IB Theatre – ‘Workshop’ Singapore, 2011

1. AIMS IB Theatre – ‘Workshop’ Singapore, 2011 ◊ To explore the philosophical and administrative implications of the IB programme standards and practices with reference to DP implementation. ◊ To explore the IB Theatre subject guide, clarify the principal elements and develop a consistent interpretation of the content for all IB regions. ◊ To help teachers engage with course planning which offers access, regional flexibility and reliable preparation to meet the learning demands of the programme.  ◊ To share examples of successful and potentially successful Theatre teaching practice and adapt these to the Subject guide content. ◊ To gain insight and understanding of the assessment tools, identify their key requirements and to address specific areas of interpretation in the assessment process.  ◊ To create a network between IB Theatre workshop teachersfor future communication and exchange.

3. IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challengingprogrammes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

4. Group 1 Studies in language and literature Group 2 Language acquisition Group 3 Individuals and societies theory of knowledge - extended essay - creativity, action, service - IB Learner Group 5 Mathematics and computer science Group 4 Experimental sciences Group 6 The arts The Learner profile International mindedness (From the mission statement) The IB Hexagon The IB Hexagon

5. “dramais the spontaneous human process of identification with, and impersonation of, others.”“theatreis the art form of the dramatic process.”(fromRE-PLAY Studies of Human Drama in Education, Richard Courtney, OISE Press, Canada. ISBN 07744 0248 2)

11. “The important thing is to train yourself in a given direction, and to create a discipline for yourself. But in order to create a discipline, you have to have an ideology. In my opinion it is extremely dangerous to practice in the theatrical arts without knowing what end this practice is supposed to serve.” Dario Fo

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13. Having followed the theatre course at HL or SL, students will be expected to: ◊ demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of theatrical traditions from more than one culture ◊ demonstrate an understanding of production elements and theatre practices ◊ evaluate critically a range of diverse performances ◊ engage practically in creating and presenting performances, which will include a basic level of technical proficiency◊ reflect on their own development in theatre through continual self-evaluation and recording ◊ acquire appropriate research sk1ls and apply them ◊ demonstrate an ability to interpret playtexts and other types of performance texts analytically and imaginatively◊ demonstrate initiative and perseverance in both individual and group projects IB Theatre HL/SL Objectives (Subject guide p 9)

14. IB Theatre HL Objectives(Subject guide p 9) In addition, students at HL will be expected to: ◊ evaluate the relevance of selected research sources to personal practice ◊ demonstrate an understanding of the complex processes of performance, from its initial conception to the impact the final result leaves on spectators.

16. “Theatre is a composite art that is forever evolving in new forms. It nourishes, sustains and extends the human spirit.” (Subject guide: Nature of the subject)