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Pensyarah

Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Contact Hours
Semester

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MINGGU/
TARIKH
1
16/01/2015
(2 hours)

1. PN HJH NORZALIMAH BINTI MOHD KASIM

2. EN JOHN ROY CHACKO
Plays and Drama for Young Learners
LGA3043E
3
45 hours
5PISMP TESL 1 & 2
TUTORIAL

1. Read and discuss

the given articles on
drama for young
children.
2. Based on the
readings in 1,
explore ways in
which drama can be
integrated in the
new curriculum

1. Map out criteria

for selection of
playscripts
2. Adapt a short
story into a
playscript.

2
23/01/2015
(2 hours)

Use one of the

adapted playscripts
discussed in Week
2:
Explain and
demonstrate
blocking,
movement,

ISL
Read:
The New Malaysian
English Language
Curriculum for
Primary Schools
Hancock, Marjorie R.
((2004). A
celebration of
literature and
response children,
books, and teachers
in K-8 classrooms.
(3rd ed.) New Jersey:
Pearson Merrill
Prentice Hall.
(Chapter 12)
Read:
Lynch-Brown, Carol,
Tomlinson, Carl M.
(2005). Essentials of
childrens literature.
(5th ed.) Boston:
Pearson.
(Chapter 12)
Read:
Sawyer, Walter E.
(2004). Growing up
with literature. (4th
ed.) Canada:
Thomson Delmar
Learning.(Chapter 6)
Chalmers, Debbie.
1

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crossing,
countering,
turning, voice
projection,
gestures, line
delivery
Design scenery,
set, stage
lighting
Explain how you
would use theatrical
properties, theatre
make-up and
costume
Using an adapted
playscript:
Identify and
discuss
appropriate
stagecraft and
drama
techniques that
can be used

(2007). Drama 3-5: a

practical guide to
teaching drama to
children in the
foundation stage.
New York:
Routledge.

Read:
Suggested adapted
playscript:
Sungold based on a
Punjabi folktale
Sydenham, S. (1996)
Drama in easy
doses.
Rubin, J. And
Merrion, M. (1995)
Drama and musiccreative activities for
youngcChildren.

3
30/01/2015
(2 hours)

Using the adapted

playscript in Week 4:
In groups,
demonstrate
how puppetry,
mask, role-play,
hot seating,
dance
dramaand/or
readers
theatre is used
(station-based
activity).

Read:
Russell, David L.
(n.d.) Literature for
children a short
introduction. (5th ed.)
Boston: Pearson.
(Chapter 4
dramatic responses)

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4
06/02/2015
(2 hours)

Identify a
learning outcome
based on a
language focus
and theme
appropriate to
the given script
Plan and devise
a suitable 5minute drama
activity for Level
1.

1. Identify a

learning outcome
based on a
language focus
and theme
appropriate to
the given script.
2. Plan and devise
a suitable 5minute drama
activity for Level
2.
Devise activities to
encourage childrens
efferent responses
to drama.

Read:
School textbooks
KSSR
Chiert, J. And
Hunsberger, B.
(2004) All You Need
to Teach Drama.

Read:
School textbooks
KSSR
Chiert, J. And
Hunsberger, B.
(2004) All You Need
to Teach Drama.

Read:
Drama in the
Classroom by Carole
Cox.
Russell, David L.
(n.d.) Literature for
children a short
introduction. (5th ed.)
Boston: Pearson.
(Chapter 4)

5
13/02/2015
(2 hours)

Devise activities to
encourage childrens
aesthetic responses
to drama
Presentation and
demonstration

Read:
Drama in the
Classroom by Carole
Cox
Preparation for
presentations
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6
20/02/2015
(2 hours)
7
27/02/2015
(2 hours)

8
06/03/2015
(1 hour)

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Presentation and
demonstration
Presentation and
demonstration
Reflect on the use of
childrens drama in
the language
classroom.

Preparation for
presentations
Preparation for
presentations
Work on childrens
drama for the
following week.

Choosing
Prepare for stage
appropriate activities performance
and techniques in
drama for children
Performance and
evaluation.
Feedback:
Self-reflection
Peer feedback
Tutor feedback