Course Pro Forma

Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan Dengan Kepujian

Course Title Course Code Credit Contact Hours Pre-requisite Year Semester Learning Outcomes Plays and Drama for Young Learners Teater dan Drama Kanak-Kanak LGA3104 3(3+0) 45 hours Nil Three One/Two 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the features of childrens drama (1.3) 2. Explain the purpose and importance of using childrens drama in ESL classroom. (1.2) 3. Devise activities and strategies to develop childrens language and aesthetic values through drama. (3.4, 3.6) 4. Devise activities to develop childrens multiple intelligences through childrens drama performance. (2.1) 5. Reflect on the use of childrens drama in the language classroom (7.2) Synopsis This course focuses on an introduction to plays and drama, selection and adaptation of plays, theatrical and drama techniques, using drama techniques and activities in the classroom, developing learners response to drama, simulated teaching and review, preparation for stage performance of a childrens drama and a stage performance. Kursus ini memberi fokus kepada pengajaran drama,teknik persembahan teater, kemahiran dalam seni persembahan, penerapan Bahasa Inggeris melalui drama, memilih dan mengadaptasi skrip, memahami teknik teater dan teknik persembahan, sesi simulasi pengajaran dan persembahan drama kanak-kanak.

Topic
1

Content
Introduction to plays and drama Features of childrens drama Types of childrens drama Reasons for using childrens drama in the language classroom and for aesthetic appreciation. Syllabus Study: Drama in the Malaysian Primary School Curriculum Inter/intra personal and language development through plays and drama Linking plays and drama with the different themes - World of Knowledge - World of Stories - World of Self

Hours
3

Selection and adaptation of plays Criteria for selection and adaptation for primary school learners Script writing - text selection and script writing Theatrical and drama techniques Stage Directions for childrens drama Stagecraft/usage Drama techniques Drama activities

2 2 2 3

Using drama techniques and activities in the classroom: Plan and devise drama activities Developing learners response to drama Devise activities to elicit childrens response to plays and drama - Selection and adaptation of texts - Script-writing and editing plays Preparation of materials

Simulated teaching and Review Presentation and demonstration

8 2

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Content
Analysis and feedback Review, reflection and discussion of teaching sessions

Hours
2

Preparation for stage performance of a childrens drama Selection and adaptation of texts Script writing and editing Stage directing, stagecraft, drama techniques, drama activities with a language focus Stage performance Performance Feedback and review Reflection TOTAL

45

Assessment Main References

Coursework: 100% Cox, C. (2008). Teaching Language Arts: A Student-Centered Classroom, Sixth Edition. Pearson Education: Allyn and Bacon. Phillips, S. (2002). Drama With Children. Oxford:Oxford University Press.

Additional References

Baldwin, P. and Fleming, K. (2003). Teaching Literacy Through Drama: Creative Approaches. London:RoutledgeFalmer. Chiert, J. and Hunsberger, B. (2004). All You Need to Teach: Drama. Australia:Macmillan Education Australia Pty. Ltd. Cocking, D., Kay, R. and Harris, W. (n.d.). Introducing Readers Theatre: Recreational Reading and Dramatic Group Storytelling. Lower. R.I.C. Publications. Dickinson, R. et.al. (2006). Improve Your Primary School through Drama. London: David Fulton Publishers. Ladousse, G.P. (2003). Role Play. Oxford University Press.