This is a written assignment to be completed individually. Research the importance of dance and
drama in the primary curriculum, and write an essay or a letter for parents advocating their inclusion
in the primary curriculum.
Write a letter or an essay for parents that “sells” the educational value of dance and drama in the primary
school curriculum. You must include references to current research in arts education, as well as make
reference to the current dance and drama syllabus documents to supports your argumen
You should:
-Discuss both dance and drama equally
-Clearly demonstrate the value of dance and drama in the primary school curriculum
-Present solutions to potential barriers that stop more dance and drama in your school e.g.
space, time, staff competency.
-Use formal and persuasive language.
– Reference all sources and provide a reference list
You will be assessed on the following:
-Analysis and synthesis of current educational research relating to
dance and drama
-Understanding of how theory works in both drama and dance
practice
-Clarity and structure of argument
-Academic language and referencing
Please refer to the Creative Arts AUstralian Syllabus at least 5times in the essay. ( http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/ce607b51-27b2-45cb-b634-6522141e7c0a/k6_creative_arts_syl.pdf?MOD=AJPERES )
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