Viewing Videotaped Examples
If you are using videotaped examples in a lesson, show them several
times so students have sufficient opportunity to watch for details and
focus on different components.
Space and Sound
Students working in collaborative groups can be noisy, and limited space
can contribute to behavior problems. If you are planning to use group
or movement-based activities, you may wish to find an alternative space,
such as a gymnasium or cafeteria, and to advise teachers in nearby classrooms
what you will be doing.
When students improvise scenes, they need the opportunity to reflect
and refine their work. It takes time and experimentation to create multidimensional
characters. Stopping with the first performance of a scene is like accepting
the first draft of a writing assignment.
When students are asked to make creative decisions and collaborate on
creative tasks, it is important for them to know what outcomes are expected
before they begin their work. Use a rubric to clearly outline the assignment
criteria. Be specific about time allowed for completion.