ALLOCATION OF TOPICS

Code and Name of Course : LGA3403E – Plays and Drama for young learners

There are 8 topics in this module and are divided into five sessions. The table below shows the allocation of topic through the modular learning or/and during the face-to-face interaction.

Session Topic Sub-Topic Int. hrs.

Total no.of hrs

1

Introduction to plays and drama

Features of children’s drama Types of children’s drama Reasons for using children’s drama in

the language classroom and for aesthetic appreciation.

3

6

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

Selection and adaptation of plays

Criteria for selection and adaptation for primary school learners

Script writing Text selection and script writing

3

2 Theatrical and drama techniques

Stage Directions for children’s drama Stagecraft/usage Drama techniques Drama activities

9 9

3

Using drama techniques and activities in the classroom:

Plan and devise drama activities 6

12

Developing learner’s response to drama

-

Devise activities to elicit children’s response to plays and drama- Selection and adaptation of texts- Script-writing and editing plays- Preparation of materials

6

vii

4Simulated teaching and Review

Analysis and feedback Review, reflection and discussion of

teaching sessions

12 12

5

Preparation for stage performance of a children’s drama

Selection and adaptation of texts Script writing and editing Stage directing, stagecraft, drama

techniques, drama activities with a language focus

3

6

Stage performance Performance Feedback and review Reflection

3

TOTAL 45 hrs

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