Theatre Methods and Instruction: Design
Theatre Methods and Instruction: Design
Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in theatre; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
| Hours | 2.0 Credit, 2.0 Lecture, 1.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | TMA 276; Theatre education major status. Concurrent enrollment in the theatre education section of TMA 260. FBI fingerprint and background clearance. |
| Note | NOTE: For help with questions about fingerprint clearance, contact the McKay School of Education Advisement Center. |
| Taught | Winter |
| Programs | Containing TMA 377A |
Course Outcomes:
Teaching Technical Theatre
Students will build an understanding of the structure and creative processes involved in teaching technical theatre and designing a theatre production.
Teaching Experience
Students will observe and practice teaching technical theatre in a high school setting.
Lesson Plan Development
Students will learn to create and develop specific lesson plans and educational units in technical theatre.
Technical Theatre Resources
Students will identify and evaluate a variety of technical theatre resources including the Internet.
Confidence
Students will gain confidence in their technical abilities.