Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): Module 1: For the Instructor

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Module 1: For the Instructor

Overview

Module 1 kicks off an exploration of famous Oklahoma performing artists. The purpose of this information is for students to recognize that people from everywhere can be performers, famous or not.

Students will discover the rich history of Oklahoma performers from Broadway to film to television and explore Oklahoma performing arts organizations. Together, these elements will enlighten students on the history and impact of the dramatic arts throughout Oklahoma. By the end of this module, students will be able to draw personal connections to their creative aspirations and possibilities.

Oklahoma Fine Arts Standard

Research and relate dramatic ideas/works and societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

Tips & Tricks

To help students become familiar with navigating through Canvas, display the Canvas pages on a projector and work through modules together. Showing videos and talking through assignments will help build confidence in students. This amount of support may not be needed throughout the course, but may be necessary for the first few modules. Use your discretion when deciding the amount of support your students need.

The announcements feature in Canvas will be a great tool for relaying important information to students. These can be used weekly to share reminders, overviews of modules, assignment-specific instructions, etc.

Instructor Tasks

You will guide the students as they progress through the modules. Some of the work will require uploading files or text as their response. Students should be supervised to ensure they complete the modules correctly, at least at first.

Review all module pages before the start date.

Display module pages and play videos for whole-class viewing.

Guide students through the student overview for this module. Facilitate conversation about student connections and perspectives on drama. Offer examples of popular performing artists and ask questions to get students comfortable within the classroom culture. Let students know that personal preference is part of discussing the arts.

Model for students how to submit discussion posts and assignments. Instructions are listed at the bottom of each page.

Review rubrics/grading criteria and submission details with students.

Answer discussion questions as a class before having students reply in Canvas.

Module 1 assignments to grade:

1.6 Assignment- Research an Oklahoman (rubric)

1.7 Discussion- Oklahoma's Opportunities (rubric)

Review student work and look for common struggles or misconceptions to clarify.

Encourage students to communicate by commenting on submissions and asking questions when applicable.

During class time, remind students of missing work, due dates, preparing for Arts Experience, etc. Utilize that time to keep the course on track.