drama teacher secondary school

Description

Drama teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, drama. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students' knowledge and performance on the subject of drama through assignments, tests and examinations.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

instructional strategies post-secondary school procedures vocal techniques secondary school procedures acting techniques curriculum objectives breathing techniques adolescent socialisation behaviour disability types pronunciation techniques movement techniques learning difficulties

Practical Skills

give constructive feedback prepare lesson content liaise with educational support staff maintain safe working conditions in performing arts apply teaching strategies stimulate creativity in the team assist students in their learning develop a coaching style demonstrate when teaching organise rehearsals perform classroom management guarantee students' safety assess students liaise with educational staff define creative components manage student relationships maintain students' discipline adapt teaching to student's capabilities compile course material assign homework conduct background research for plays develop course outline analyse a script define artistic performance concepts apply intercultural teaching strategies monitor developments in field of expertise monitor student's behaviour work with virtual learning environments manage resources for educational purposes monitor educational developments assist students with equipment analyse theatre texts escort students on a field trip create script for artistic production consult student's support system facilitate teamwork between students arrange parent teacher meeting keep records of attendance identify cross-curricular links with other subject areas recognise indicators of gifted student ensure visual quality of the set understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance adapt a script oversee extra-curricular activities assist in the organisation of school events identify learning disorders prepare youths for adulthood perform playground surveillance develop drama production process lead cast and crew provide lesson materials