Sunday, May 31, 2015

Shaun's Drama Learning Story - May 2015


Learner: Shaun                                                                         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.  Shaun worked in a group with Divya, Alysia, Johanna and Jarad to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited enthusiasm for performing when asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create a dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture.Shaun was engaged and participated in the process with the group.
Evidence of learning
Shaun makes use of space, facial expressions and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Shaun demonstrates that he can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal. He has Capabilities in following instructions and strives to meet the success criteria- often managing himself and others. 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 body, voice, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect
  • Practice at home with games like ‘ Charades’ and ‘Props’