This is an essay from the recent ASB credit 2 – Teaching Materials and Methods examinations. The essay received a pass of distinction in the May 2010 examinations in Wellington. Question: To present a programme of lessons based on a theme. Showing why it is important to work within a theme when teaching students. Answer: […]
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Distinctions received in Speech New Zealand ASB theory exams
I am happy to report that I received three distinctions for the Speech New Zealand speech and drama teaching (ASB) theory examinations in May 2010. This year 75 candidates had 112 exams throughout New Zealand. Of these 62 entries were for Speech and Drama and 41 for Public Speaking. The percentage of Passes with Distinction […]
5 Reasons Why After School Drama Helps Children
After school drama helps children develop these five important skills: Communication and Language Skills After school drama lets children experiment with language in different situations: whether it’s speaking aloud to an audience, conveying ideas to a group or taking on an impromptu character etc. By experimenting in these ways children can learn three things about […]
After school Drama Classes begin Today!
After school Drama Club classes begin back today at the Karori Community Centre, Wellington. This term students will be studying Characterisation and by the end of the term each student will have an exciting characterisation to perform to an audience. If you are interesting in registering your child for classes please feel free to contact […]
Easter Holiday Programme
Wow… I can’t believe it’s coming up to the Holidays already! The ‘Once Upon A Fairytale’ Easter Holiday classes run twice a day in the second week of the School Holiday. The classes are based around a fairytale theme with different topics everyday such as: storytelling, puppet making, debating, improvisation and role play. These classes […]