Knowledge and understanding of various aspects of the theatre arts and of dramatic techniques are a prerequisite for effective learning and teaching in drama at all stages. All that I am learning from the lectures and tutorials in the classroom are related and useful to my area of studies. The lectures and tutorials which are being taught are connected to the lecturers and tutors experience and knowledge which they get as a teacher and in a way they teach me on how to teach the plays. Literature is not a preferred subject by many students. They need an interesting way to present the plays to them.
I hated literature during school. I had to love it when I was in first semester because I had to sit for exams and the worst part was I had to carry around a big literature book containing short stories, poems and plays. But later on I enjoyed literature. Aspects of drama that help me to enjoy and interpret a play are through its setting, structure, characterization, theme and dramatic irony. Other aspects that I get are my own perspective of the world, my sense of humour and moral values. The activities prepared during tutorial classes develop ideas and plans for me to carry out various types of activity. The way Dr. Edwin teaches also engages me in reflective and creative activities.
The National Guidelines for the Expressive Arts 5-14 state: "Most children will come to school with extensive experience of imaginative play through which they will have begun to explore aspects of the world and characteristics of the people around them. In drama, this familiar and powerful way of learning is exploited as pupils engage in activities where they are given opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of themselves and their relationship to others and to real life events. By engaging feelings, knowledge and experience in this dynamic and enjoyable way, creative and imaginative thought is stimulated and confidence and self-esteem enhanced. The effectiveness of using drama in this way will depend on the relevance of the context to the pupils and the opportunities it affords for challenge and commitment."
I am teacher to be so the main thing I learn from lectures and tutorials is the proper method to teach my students in two years time. I just realise its not easy to teach especially a subject which is not an interest of the students but what I am being taught now gives me a lot of ideas to plan my lesson plan.
I hated literature during school. I had to love it when I was in first semester because I had to sit for exams and the worst part was I had to carry around a big literature book containing short stories, poems and plays. But later on I enjoyed literature. Aspects of drama that help me to enjoy and interpret a play are through its setting, structure, characterization, theme and dramatic irony. Other aspects that I get are my own perspective of the world, my sense of humour and moral values. The activities prepared during tutorial classes develop ideas and plans for me to carry out various types of activity. The way Dr. Edwin teaches also engages me in reflective and creative activities.
The National Guidelines for the Expressive Arts 5-14 state: "Most children will come to school with extensive experience of imaginative play through which they will have begun to explore aspects of the world and characteristics of the people around them. In drama, this familiar and powerful way of learning is exploited as pupils engage in activities where they are given opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of themselves and their relationship to others and to real life events. By engaging feelings, knowledge and experience in this dynamic and enjoyable way, creative and imaginative thought is stimulated and confidence and self-esteem enhanced. The effectiveness of using drama in this way will depend on the relevance of the context to the pupils and the opportunities it affords for challenge and commitment."
I am teacher to be so the main thing I learn from lectures and tutorials is the proper method to teach my students in two years time. I just realise its not easy to teach especially a subject which is not an interest of the students but what I am being taught now gives me a lot of ideas to plan my lesson plan.
I have to say I agree with you a regarding about the fact that it is not going to be easy to teach. Well, somehow it is easy to be a teacher. But difficult to be a good and dedicated one. Yes, we are currently in the process of gaining the knowledge that will equip us with sufficient info and knowledge to educate the future generations. But there is one aspect that we can't learn from lectures. That is how to be a really dedicated teacher. A teacher that is respected and loved by all students.That, we have to learn and find out ourselves.
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