8710.4320 TEACHERS OF THEATRE ARTS FORM I-C MATRIX

Request for Initial Program Approval (RIPA)	MATRIX Form I-C
8710.4320 Teachers of Theatre Arts A teacher of theatre arts must complete a preparation program under subpart 2, #C, that includes the candidate's demonstration of knowledge and skills in terms of A and B.
A. All teachers of theatre arts must demonstrate competency in:	TH 110	TH 130	TH 150 or 250	TH 232	TH 270 or 271	TH 380
(1) theories and practices of acting in the context of performance, including movement and voice;		K, A
(2) theories and practices of directing in the context of performance;				K, A
(3) theories and practices of design and technical production in theatre in the context of performance;			K, A
(4) theories and practices of creative dramatics and improvisation;		K, A
(5) processes and techniques of creating dramatic texts;	K, A
(6) analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of theatre texts and performances;	K, A
(7) understanding ethical issues in theatre;						K, A
(8) understanding theories, practices, and literature of theatre in diverse cultures and historical periods;					K, A
(9) comparing and contrasting the processes of creating, performing, and responding in theatre with the processes and content in other arts areas;	K, A
(10) comparing and contrasting the processes of creating, performing, and responding in theatre with the processes and content in the humanities, the sciences, and other subject areas;	K, A
(11) analyzing the economics and career opportunities of theatre creation, performance, analysis, and technology.	K, A

Request for Initial Program Approval (RIPA)	MATRIX Form I-C
8710.4320 Teachers of Theatre Arts A teacher of theatre arts must complete a preparation program under subpart 2, #C, that includes the candidate's demonstration of knowledge and skills in terms of A and B.
B. A teacher of theatre arts must demonstrate integration of content with an understanding of pedagogy, students, learning, classroom management, and professional development. The teacher of theatre shall:	ED 290	ED 330	ED 367	ED 375
(1) understand and apply educational principles relevant to the physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development of children, preadolescents, and adolescents;	K, A
(2) understand and apply the research base for and the best practices of kindergarten and primary, intermediate, and middle and high school education;		K, A	K, A
(3) develop curriculum goals and purposes based on the central concepts of theatre and know how to apply instructional strategies and materials for achieving student standards in theatre;			K, A
(4) understand the role and alignment of district, school, and department mission and goals in program planning;			K, A
(5) understand the need for and how to connect students’ academic experiences with everyday life, the workplace, and further educational opportunities;		K, A
(6) know how to involve representatives of business, industry, and community organizations as active partners in creating educational opportunities;			K, A
(7) understand the role and purpose of cocurricular and extracurricular activities in the teaching and learning process;			K, A
(8) understand the impact of reading ability on student achievement in theatre studies, recognize the varying reading comprehension and fluency levels represented by students, and possess the strategies to assist student to read theater content more effectively; and				K, A
(9) apply the standards of effective practice in teaching students through a variety of early and ongoing clinical experience with kindergarten and primary, intermediate, and middle level and high school students within a range of educational programming models.	K, A	K, A	K, A	K, A