My Grade 9's arrived today, and before I had a chance to welcome them (I was finishing up the creation of a quiz on light design for Grade 7s) they had started work using and modifying the space as they required.
They are working to design a set for a classic play, from which they will perform a brief scene. There was one guiding handout given at the outset, and since then it has been very much student guided and paced.
Document here: Drama 9 Directing Project
What to notice about the picture:
a) where the couch is.b) how the chairs are arranged
c) number of students/size of space
d) accessories in the room
Pro's:
No start-up time lostEngaged now for over 30 minutes
Helped one student on a personal project using Google Sketch-Up (which he will be using to create his 3D stage model
Cons:
I don't feel needed.I have to be available, but want to get other design work done.
I'm discovering how superficial my needs as a teacher are...
The hard part now is to know when to engage a group, and when to let them "go".
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