TUTORIAL & ISL

IPGKPT

Pensyarah

:1. PN HJH NORZALIMAH BINTI MOHD KASIM

2. EN JOHN ROY CHACKO

Course Title : Plays and Drama for Young Learners

Course Code:LGA3043ECredit

:3 Contact Hours:45 hours

Semester

:5PISMP TESL 1 & 2

MINGGU/

TARIKHTUTORIALISLCATATAN

1

16/01/2015

(2 hours)1. Read and discuss the given articles on drama for young children.

2. Based on the readings in 1, explore ways in which drama can be integrated in the new curriculumRead:

The New Malaysian English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools

Hancock, Marjorie R. ((2004). A celebration of literature and response children, books, and teachers in K-8 classrooms. (3rd ed.) New Jersey: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. (Chapter 12)

1. Map out criteria for selection of playscripts

2. Adapt a short story into a playscript.

Read:

Lynch-Brown, Carol, Tomlinson, Carl M. (2005). Essentials of childrens literature. (5th ed.) Boston: Pearson.

(Chapter 12)

2

23/01/2015

(2 hours)

Use one of the adapted playscripts discussed in Week 2:

Explain and demonstrate blocking, movement, crossing, countering, turning, voice projection, gestures, line delivery

Design scenery, set, stage lighting

Explain how you would use theatrical properties, theatre make-up and costumeRead:

Sawyer, Walter E. (2004). Growing up with literature. (4th ed.) Canada: Thomson Delmar Learning.(Chapter 6)

Chalmers, Debbie. (2007). Drama 3-5: a practical guide to teaching drama to children in the foundation stage. New York: Routledge.

Using an adapted playscript:

Identify and discuss appropriate stagecraft and

drama techniques that can be used Read:

Suggested adapted playscript:

Sungold based on a Punjabi folktale

Sydenham, S. (1996) Drama in easy doses.

Rubin, J. And Merrion, M. (1995) Drama and music- creative activities for youngcChildren.

3

30/01/2015(2 hours)

Using the adapted playscript in Week 4:

In groups, demonstrate how puppetry, mask, role-play, hot seating, dance dramaand/or readers theatre is used (station-based activity). Read:

Russell, David L. (n.d.) Literature for children a short introduction. (5th ed.) Boston: Pearson. (Chapter 4 dramatic responses)

Identify a learning outcome based on a language focus and theme appropriate to the given script Plan and devise a suitable 5-minute drama activity for Level 1.

Read:

School textbooks

KSSR

Chiert, J. And Hunsberger, B. (2004) All You Need to Teach Drama.

4

06/02/2015(2 hours)

1. Identify a learning outcome based on a language focus and theme appropriate to the given script.2. Plan and devise a suitable 5-minute drama activity for Level 2.

Read:

School textbooks

KSSR

Chiert, J. And Hunsberger, B. (2004) All You Need to Teach Drama.

Devise activities to encourage childrens efferent responses to drama.Read:

Drama in the Classroom by Carole Cox.

Russell, David L. (n.d.) Literature for children a short introduction. (5th ed.) Boston: Pearson. (Chapter 4)

5

13/02/2015(2 hours)Devise activities to encourage childrens aesthetic responses to dramaRead:

Drama in the Classroom by Carole Cox

Presentation and demonstrationPreparation for presentations

6

20/02/2015(2 hours)Presentation and demonstrationPreparation for presentations

Presentation and demonstrationPreparation for presentations

7

27/02/2015(2 hours)

Reflect on the use of childrens drama in the language classroom.

Work on childrens drama for the following week.

Choosing appropriate activities and techniques in drama for childrenPrepare for stage performance

806/03/2015(1 hour)Performance and evaluation.

Feedback:

Self-reflection

Peer feedback

Tutor feedback

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