Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:  Kevin, Samantha, Willie and William                             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.  Kevin worked in a group with William, Willie and Samantha to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions.  The group exhibited enthusiasm for performing.  When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture, their group selected a Pasifika culture.  They generated a variety of ideas to mime and used props effectively.

Evidence of learning

The team makes effective use of space, facial expressions and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All members of this team demonstrated that they can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions and ultimately met the success criteria.  They related to each other well and managed themselves and their time wisely. Together they were able to make Connections between what they knew collectively about the culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements they can make with body, voice, space, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Practicing drama games at home will enhance their confidence (Props or Charades)