PGCE (Secondary): Drama

Goldsmiths, University of London

Our goal is to promote pupils’ personal, social, spiritual and cultural development through theatre and performance.If you want to empower young people through Drama then this is the course for you. You'll learn about the process of teaching and performance, observe Drama in schools, look at the work of key practitioners, and develop the conceptual underpinnings of classroom practice.You’ll also work on your performance skills and analyse them from the perspective of a viewer.You’ll work with school-based tutors (heads of department or experienced Drama specialists), and be supported by alumni as “buddies”.The programme is driven by the desire to support the development of exceptional teachers for world-class schools and in doing so is committed to:Promoting reflection, to help you develop a strong sense of identity that is built upon a close connection between research and experienceRecognising inclusivity, to be rights-respecting, and recognise and challenge the political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of practiceCelebrating creativity, taking informed risks, and using innovative strategies to support learningDeveloping confidence and engagement, enabling you to participate fully in steering the course of the teaching profession locally, nationally, and globally