NAC-AISS Drama Sharing PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ ADMIRALTY BLK - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

NAC-AISS Drama Sharing PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ ADMIRALTY BLK 501 (KN) Sharing by: Nur Sri Dewi & Bhavani D/O Nadarajan

Introduction The centre has partnered with The Learning Connections to help train teachers to understand and explore the value of drama in early childhood classrooms. Through this programme, teachers developed an understanding and appreciation of the value of drama in the early childhood setting. They discovered how they can take on a more active role in the designing and delivering of a variety of drama strategies in their classroom. 2

Ice-breaker 3

Outcomes Teachers: of Project ▹ developed knowledge, skills and dispositions required to create drama activities that enhance children’s self -expression and social-emotional competence. ▹ acquired knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate drama experiences for the children. ▹ demonstrated understanding in the role of drama as a vehicle for teaching and learning in a variety of settings. 4

Teachers’ training to equip them with the skills and knowledge in teaching drama. 5

Teachers use their skills and knowledge in planning a variety of lessons that incorporate drama strategies. Teacher-in-Role/ Hot-seating: The teacher becomes a character that is of equal status as the child. Children asked the character questions to get to know her better. 6

Using storybox to engage children in telling a story. 7

Outcomes Children: of Project ▹ demonstrated engagement in drama activities. ▹ explored and imagined stories by taking on roles. ▹ used facial expressions, voice and body movements in a variety of ways to explore ideas and express feelings. ▹ participate in drama activities from a variety of context ▹ participate and share personal and/ group narratives with others 8

Strategies such as walk-and-freeze allowed the children to express themselves. Teachers are also able to listen to child’s “thoughts” . 9

Drama strategies can also be used in Mother Tongue language. 10

Children were confident and became child facilitators during our branch event. 11

Warmers… 12

Moving On… 13

What have we done ▹ Workshops (in-house/ external) ▹ In-house mentoring ▹ Implementation of drama strategies in current lessons 14

Sharing of drama strategies with a group of Tamil teachers to make Tamil learning fun for the children. 15

We had the opportunity to present and showcase our drama strategies during ‘A Day of Discovery’, an event graced by Minister Khaw and MP Mr. Vikram. 16

Our Future Plans ▹ Conduct more workshops and sharing sessions ▹ Send teachers for courses related to drama ▹ Create a guide of drama strategies for new teachers ▹ Enhancing our curriculum 17

Thanks! Any questions? You can find me at nur.sri.dewi.binte.rahmat@pcf.org.sg 18