Department of Theatre Pedagogy at the Central Academy of Drama has rapidly developed into a cradle for training drama teachers since its establishment in 2016. Drawing on the academy's rich artistic heritage and outstanding educational resources, the department has gathered a team of excellent faculty members who not only uphold the academy’s long-standing teaching traditions but also actively integrate advanced international educational concepts, forming a unique teaching system.

The department emphasizes both theory and practice, aiming to cultivate versatile talents who are proficient in drama arts and skilled in education. Its goal is to supply primary and secondary schools with drama educators with high moral standards, comprehensive professional knowledge, and an international horizon. Here, students take systematical core courses such as the fundamentals of theatre pedagogy and instructional design for drama class. At the same time, they also learn to enhance their creativity in drama arts and teaching abilities. This is to help them lay a solid foundation for becoming outstanding drama educators in the future.

The well-organized faculty structure and rigorous teaching management provide students with a conducive learning and growth environment. Currently, the department primarily offers a major in Theatre Pedagogy (Teacher Training), aimed at cultivating exceptional teachers with innovative awareness, lifelong learning abilities, and the capability to excel in secondary school drama education, research, and management.

Key courses offered include: Fundamentals of Theatre Pedagogy, Instructional Design for Drama Class, Fundamentals of Education, Educational Psychology, Drama Education Development, Physical Expression and Performance for Drama Teachers, Language Expression and Performance for Drama Teachers, Fundamentals of Playwriting, Drama Appreciation, and Basics of Xiqu.

As a leader in the field of drama education, the Department of Theatre Pedagogy at the Central Academy of Drama is continuously exploring and innovating, striving to produce more high-quality, specialized drama education professionals to promote the prosperous development of drama education in China.