Theater in education and pedagogical therapy Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-N1PE19.2024

Module name: Theater in education and pedagogical therapy
Module code: ET24
Programme code: W3-N1PE19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the functions of theater and its educational and therapeutic values. Participants will learn a wide range of methods of activating the body, voice and emotions through various forms of theater work. The topics of the classes focus on understanding the specificity of theater work and the process of preparing a performance with children, adolescents, adults, including people with disabilities and various developmental and social problems.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
In terms of social competences, the graduate is ready to show empathy to children and students who need support and help. [K1]
 KN3_K01 [2/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to analyze the pedagogical diagnostic procedure for a child (participant of classes using theater techniques) at risk of specific learning difficulties and a student with specific learning difficulties. Additionally, in terms of skills, the graduate is able to analyze the methodology of corrective and compensatory classes (in order to apply its elements in the implementation of theater classes), methodological aspects of cooperation with parents, guardians, teachers and specialists; use therapeutic methods when working with a child at risk of specific difficulties; design a support process for a child or student, parents or guardians and teachers working with a child at risk of specific learning difficulties and a student with specific learning difficulties In terms of skills, the graduate is also able to plan and implement preventive activities (using theater work methods) to prevent learning difficulties; use the workshop of a pedagogical therapist in the field of work using theater techniques. [U1]
 KN3_U07 [2/5] KN3_U08 [3/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the functions of theater, its educational and therapeutic values; pedagogical diagnostic procedures for children (while working with the use of theater methods), also those at risk of specific difficulties; principles of keeping diagnostic documentation of a child during creative work using theater techniques. Additionally, in terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the methodology of corrective and compensatory classes in the field of work using theater methods; methodological aspects of cooperation with parents, guardians, teachers and specialists; selected diagnostic tools for diagnosing an individual case; therapeutic methods used in working with a child participant in theater activities; principles of providing support to students, parents, guardians and teachers working with children at risk of specific learning difficulties and students with specific learning difficulties. [W1]
 KN3_W08 [3/5] KN3_W09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [01] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Video show [c02] 
Drama performance [c04] 
Value-based methods – affective methods [c08] 
Value-based methods – expressive methods [c09] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K1 U1 W1
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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