Drama and theatre in a Nordic curriculum perspective – a challenged arts subject used as a learning medium in compulsory education

Eva Österlind*, Anna Lena Østern, Rannveig Björk Thorkelsdóttir

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Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of this article is to present a Nordic curriculum perspective on drama and theatre in education ranging from preschool to upper secondary education and cultural schools. Underlined in the Nordic welfare model is an equity, inclusive and democracy perspective, which guarantees free access to compulsory education and to upper secondary education. How is drama/theatre presented and positioned in the national curriculum frameworks of the Nordic countries? This comparative analysis concerns drama and/or theatre in the curricula in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-56
Number of pages15
JournalResearch in Drama Education
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2016

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Other keywords

  • critical pedagogy
  • curriculum
  • democracy; and equity
  • Drama
  • Nordic countries

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