Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:   Karis, Aryan and Markus                                             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.  Karis worked in a group with Aryan and Markus and they all used dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited a real passion for performing.  When asked to initiate and develop ideas with each others to create a dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture they choose Fiji and enthusiastically engaged in the process as a team.  They trialled different actions, movements and use of space and spent time to ensure all understood each other’s ideas.

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. They took the task seriously and together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions.  Ultimately they 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 she can make with her body, use of her voice, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect