Completion of Courses 1, 2 and 3 of the Drama in the Classroom Certificate Program is recommended but not required.

This practical course is designed for education students, special education teachers, and general education teachers who work in integrated settings, catering to mainstream and special education populations simultaneously. Participants begin by reviewing current trends and classifications in special education and participating in and reflecting on drama activities that support different groups of young people. As the course unfolds, participants consider the wide-ranging cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of special education students within the frameworks of New York State and national learning standards. They learn to skillfully adapt, design, implement, and critique curriculum units so that students with a range of abilities can enjoy academic success.

This course is offered in association with the Paul A. Kaplan Center for Educational Drama of the CUNY Creative Arts Team.