Sessional Lecturer - CTL- Curriculum and Teaching in Drama and Dance

Sessional Lecturer - CTL
7087H
- Curriculum and Teaching in Drama and Dance

Course number and title: CTL
7087H
- Curriculum and Teaching in Drama and Dance

Course description: This course develops an awareness of and practice in the arts as a means of personal development and as a learning technique. The philosophy and practice of Dance and Drama in education will be explored. The possibilities of conceptual development and expansion of the creative process through the art of Dance and Drama with a particular focus on the cognitive, social, and artistic development of the child.

This course is designed to assist teachers in the Primary/Junior Division in the development, implementation and assessment/evaluation of Dance and Drama focused learning experiences. Candidates will participate in work that involves games, movement, tableau, role‑playing, storytelling, play making, writing in role, improvisation, interpretation and presentation. They will learn to explore the elements of dance through creative movement that may be inspired by picture books, visual images, and artworks and music.

Candidates will also explore various forms of global dance and genres. Current theories of arts in education will be incorporated as participants plan drama lessons, consider expectations and implement assessment strategies as outlined in the Ministry documents. The use of Dance, Drama and Music as art forms as well as an integrative methodology for learning across the curriculum will provide a framework for the course.

Sessional dates of appointment: -

Salary: As of January 1, 2027, the minimum stipend is $ (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.

• Should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter.
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant.
• Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers/teacher‑candidates' professional learning.
• An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Prepare, organize, and teach this graduate course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work. Attend a pre‑course planning/preparation meeting with the course instructional team, attend MT All‑Instructor Meetings (AIM) and submit course syllabus as requested by the department.

Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters.

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