Richard's Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:  Richard                                                                           Date: May 20, 2015

Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                               Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas.  Richard worked in a group with Justin, Sadeen and Lim Hor to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and participated willingly.  When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture he contributed and took leadership from others. Their group selected the British culture.

Evidence of learning

Richard makes effective use of space and body movement.  See video here.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Richard demonstrates that he can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal. He shows his Capabilities in following complex instructions and strives to meet the success criteria- managing himself effectively. He is able to make Connections between what he knows about a culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements he can make with his body, sounds he can make with his voice, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Practice at home with games like charades or props