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Drama in the PYP
The Drama scope and sequence (2004) document identifies the major expectations considered appropriate in the PYP. These expectations are arranged into six strands: creative exploration and expression, technical incorporation, performance, personal and social development, reflection, evaluation and appreciation and drama in society.
What do we want students to know? |
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| Creative exploration and expression | The development of imaginative skills and creativity, and
their application in a variety of drama situations. Related concepts: character, choreography, dance, gesture, improvisation, mime, movement, representation, tableaux, voice. |
| Technical incorporation | The technical aspects of the drama process such as script writing,
stage directions and the management of props, costumes, special effects and set design. Related concepts: lighting, masks, production, puppetry, scenery, sound, storyboard. |
| Performance | Portraying and sustaining a role or character in a given situation by using voice, body and gesture; understanding audience and how to perform to it. Related concepts: acting, audience, climax, direction, dramatic irony, live performance, presentation, production, projection, rehearsal. |
| Personal and social development | Developing group cohesiveness through the opportunity to cooperate, support, share, negotiate, and resolve conflict both in and out of role; developing confidence and focus to gain independence in learning. Related concepts: chorus, dialogue, ensemble, improvisation, role play. |
| Reflection, evaluation and appreciation | Reflecting on own performance and critiquing that of others in order
to enhance and improve learning. Related concepts: audience, characterization, performance, review, script writing. |
| Drama in society | The role drama plays in society and in diverse cultures, both historical and contemporary; identifying and analysing theatrical conventions. Related concepts: celebration, comedy, entertainment, festivals, melodrama, musicals, pantomime, period drama, street theatre, tragedy. |
| Related concepts: While the key concepts have been identified, related concepts could provide further links to the transdisciplinary programme of inquiry or further understanding of the subject area. | |
| Drama Strands from ‘Primary Years Programme - Making it Happen’, International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 | |