THEA 3820 - Theatre Teaching Practicum: Teaching/Directing - Elementary/Middle (K-8) School Focus

This course is designed to introduce students to professional theatre teaching experiences at the elementary and middle school levels. Through on campus and K-8 school-based theatre teaching experiences, students will write and teach theatre lessons that adhere to educational state theatre standards. Important course outcomes include careful consideration of theatre teaching as a career and information related to teacher licensure and employment. Students will be given the opportunity to explore theatre teaching, examine what it means to be a theatre teacher in an urban setting, and participate in field-based experiences. Students are expected to complete teaching hours in local urban elementary and middle schools.