Justin's Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:  Justin                                                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.  Justin worked in a group with Richard, Sadeen and Lim Hor to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited a real passion and enthusiasm for performing when asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture. Their group selected the British culture.

Evidence of learning

Justin makes effective use of space and body movement to become a human prop.  See video here.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Justin demonstrates that he can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal. He shows his Capabilities in following complex instructions and strives to meet the success criteria- managing himself and others. He is able to make Connections between what she knows about a culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props. Justin embraced the ideas of others and encouraged the group to seek clarification to make sure their performance was clear but not too obvious.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements he can make with his body, sounds he can make with his voice, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Practice at home with games like charades or props