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Rethink Pacing in the Drama Classroom

Created by Matt Webster

7 modules 33 minutes 1 Credit Hour classroom management

Pacing is one of the invisible hands of good teaching. Pacing is a fundamental component of a well run classroom. Many challenging issues that teachers face in the classroom stem from undiagnosed pacing issues: From comprehension to classroom management, pacing can be identified as both the source, and the solution of these problems. This course covers the Definition of Pacing, Non-Standardized curriculum, Pacing and Authentic learning, Expanding and Contracting The Pace, Transitions, Rehearsals and Hidden Pacing.

  1. 0
    Module 0
    Introduction
    1:36 FREE PREVIEW
    The introduction lays out the structure of the course, including an overview of pacing and the topics that will be covered.
  2. 1
    Module 1
    The Definition of Pacing
    3:14 FREE PREVIEW
    This module defines pacing, and discusses how the concept of pacing relates to the drama classroom.
  3. 2
    Module 2
    Non-standardized Curriculum
    4:36
    This module looks at the concept of pacing as it relates to non-standardized curriculum, such as found in a drama program.
  4. 3
    Module 3
    Pacing and Authentic Learning
    7:00
    This module looks at pacing and authentic learning or what can be called “Goldilocks Pacing.”
  5. 4
    Module 4
    Expanding and Contracting the Pace
    5:29
    This module reviews the concept, and how to expand and contract the pace of curriculum delivery in the drama classroom.
  6. 5
    Module 5
    Transitions, Rehearsals, and Hidden Pacing
    9:49
    Transitions, rehearsals and what I call “hidden pacing” are three very different things but all with their own challenges. This module will look at each, and how to handle in the drama classroom.
  7. 6
    Module 6
    Wrap-Up
    1:57
    This module wraps up the course with a review of key concepts.

Standards Addressed

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 7

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 8

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Proficient

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Accomplished

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished

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