Drama 10, 20, 30 - Curriculum Requirements

Drama 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Requirements

This document was written to support teachers in the planning and teaching of Drama 10, 20 and 30 courses. All teachers of these courses are required to plan courses at each grade level that will facilitate student achievement of the foundational objectives detailed in this document. In so doing, all Drama 10, 20, 30 courses offered across the province will share important commonalities that will assure recognition of the credits gained by completion of the courses and will provide consistency for students who must transfer from one school to another. As well, it should again be emphasized that the foundational objectives established for Drama 10, 20, 30 courses are the culmination of a continuum of learning that began in the drama strand of the Elementary Level Arts Education Curricula.

Schools using this document as a basis for instruction are not required to submit Locally Developed Course of Study forms to Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment for approval.

Credits

Credit for Drama 10, 20, 30 courses is granted on the basis of a minimum 100 hours of instruction. One credit is granted for each of Drama 10, 20 and 30.

Students may earn credits in Drama to fulfill graduation requirements in Arts Education or to use as elective credits.

How to use the Drama 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Requirements Document

Step One Gain an initial familiarity with the document by reading the "Table of Contents" and leafing through the document scanning sections you think may be of particular interest to you.

Step Two Read the introductory sections of the document in order to understand how the secondary Drama courses fit into the development of Arts Education programs in the province.

Step Three Study the section entitled "Drama 10, 20, 30 Course Content" to become familiar with the structure of the courses. Note the discussion about Foundational Objectives. Foundational Objectives embody the required content of the secondary Drama courses. The "Drama Experiences" section outlines a range of approaches that may be taken to the teaching of secondary Drama courses.

Step Four Study both the "Foundational Objectives Development Chart" and the "Student Assessment" section. The chart provides the scope and sequence of the courses. The "Student Assessment" section offers a description of evaluation strategies useful for secondary Drama teachers as well as a number of practical sample assessment forms.

Step Five Read the sections that are entitled "Drama 10", "Drama 20" and "Drama 30". These provide detailed descriptions of the foundational objectives for each grade as well as lists of learning objectives derived from the foundational objectives and suggestions for student evaluation.

Step Six As you plan your secondary Drama courses, remember to keep in mind your interests and strengths as well of those of your students. Use this document to support your planning and refer to the Drama 10, 20, 30 Bibliography for information about other resources.

Combined Grade Classes

While single grade classes are recommended for Drama 10, 20 and 30, it may be necessary in some circumstances to combine two or three grade levels in one class. In such cases, at the beginning of the course, it is absolutely imperative for the teacher to clearly outline the expected learning outcomes for each grade. This can be done by giving the students a course outline which describes the content of the course and, more importantly, lists grade-specific learning objectives. The teacher should assure that the learning objectives for each grade represented in the class reflect growth from one level to the next. The students must clearly understand the expectations for themselves and be able to observe a progression in the program from grade level to grade level.

Combined grade classes, provide opportunities for the senior students in the group to function in leadership roles. Within the process of creating dramas they may undertake responsibilities as stage managers, production managers, scriptwriters or co-directors. As well, these students may wish to extend their drama experience through guided independent research projects or film and video work.

Step One	Gain an initial familiarity with the document by reading the "Table of Contents" and leafing through the document scanning sections you think may be of particular interest to you.
Step Two	Read the introductory sections of the document in order to understand how the secondary Drama courses fit into the development of Arts Education programs in the province.
Step Three	Study the section entitled "Drama 10, 20, 30 Course Content" to become familiar with the structure of the courses. Note the discussion about Foundational Objectives. Foundational Objectives embody the required content of the secondary Drama courses. The "Drama Experiences" section outlines a range of approaches that may be taken to the teaching of secondary Drama courses.
Step Four	Study both the "Foundational Objectives Development Chart" and the "Student Assessment" section. The chart provides the scope and sequence of the courses. The "Student Assessment" section offers a description of evaluation strategies useful for secondary Drama teachers as well as a number of practical sample assessment forms.
Step Five	Read the sections that are entitled "Drama 10", "Drama 20" and "Drama 30". These provide detailed descriptions of the foundational objectives for each grade as well as lists of learning objectives derived from the foundational objectives and suggestions for student evaluation.
Step Six	As you plan your secondary Drama courses, remember to keep in mind your interests and strengths as well of those of your students. Use this document to support your planning and refer to the Drama 10, 20, 30 Bibliography for information about other resources.