Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Healthy Lifestyles - the brief.
The Healthy Lifestyle project is targeted at pupils in year five. Peers in their 20's use drama to teach the children how to be healthy.
The briefs of the project are:
Reduce the amount of TV viewing.
Reduce the drinking of fizzy drinks.
Reduce the amout of unhealthy snacks.
The project lasts for 5 days and I have been asked to do the project to 3 different classes, acting as the 10 year old character, Active Amy.
The briefs of the project are:
Reduce the amount of TV viewing.
Reduce the drinking of fizzy drinks.
Reduce the amout of unhealthy snacks.
The project lasts for 5 days and I have been asked to do the project to 3 different classes, acting as the 10 year old character, Active Amy.
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Parents evenings.
These were fairly easy and straight forward for myself. They were just a chance for the parents to see what we had been teaching the children and for them to ask any questions they had.
Although there were parents that didn't turn up, there was still a good turn out for the parents evenings. The parents seemed to be ok with everything and some of them even got involved in the activities.
We used forum theatre to show the parents what we had been doing, and this was a great way to get everyone to join in.
My personal feelings towards the parents evenings are positive, they weren't too demanding or strenuous although I did feel nervous. I guess this was because we really needed the parents on board for this project so this was kind of our night to get their approval.
I am glad I can now say I have experienced parents evenings, this adding to my knowledge of what can be involved in community theatre. I feel this project is giving me the chance to gain many skills and attract employers.
Although there were parents that didn't turn up, there was still a good turn out for the parents evenings. The parents seemed to be ok with everything and some of them even got involved in the activities.
We used forum theatre to show the parents what we had been doing, and this was a great way to get everyone to join in.
My personal feelings towards the parents evenings are positive, they weren't too demanding or strenuous although I did feel nervous. I guess this was because we really needed the parents on board for this project so this was kind of our night to get their approval.
I am glad I can now say I have experienced parents evenings, this adding to my knowledge of what can be involved in community theatre. I feel this project is giving me the chance to gain many skills and attract employers.
Week 2 & 3.
Week 2 & 3 St Leonards Primary School, Exeter.
Facilitator- Dan
Active Amy - Amy (me)
Snacky Sam - Laura
Disorganised Duncan- Sam
Football Mad Fiona - Vicky
We had one class in week 2 and another class in week 3.
Facilitator- Dan
Active Amy - Amy (me)
Snacky Sam - Laura
Disorganised Duncan- Sam
Football Mad Fiona - Vicky
We had one class in week 2 and another class in week 3.
Monday, 5 October 2009
Week one.
St Thomas Primary School, Exeter.
Facilitator- Victoria Osman
Active Amy- Amy (me)
Snacky Sam- Laura
Disorganised Duncan- Dan
Football Mad Freddy- John
I feel that this week went very well, for many reasons. The children responded very well to the messages we were putting across and the teacher was very supportive. The children and the teacher got involved in everything and behaved well.
My character Active Amy seemed to be very popular as most children came into my group and felt they related most to my character, which is good to know that most of them were active, that makes our job a lot easier!
Some things didn't go to well and didn't work very well. This was not the facilitator or the teams fault as we had never tried it before. The project is still a working progress so things need to go wrong or not work well for people to know they need improving.
I have a lot of constructive feedback to give to the relevant people of what I think needs improving. Before the next project, I want to talk to the team and tell them what I think we could do differently and how.
From how tiring this week has been, I have been tempted to say that working with children is not for me. However I realised that many jobs are tiring but not a lot are as rewarding and enjoyable as this one.
Facilitator- Victoria Osman
Active Amy- Amy (me)
Snacky Sam- Laura
Disorganised Duncan- Dan
Football Mad Freddy- John
I feel that this week went very well, for many reasons. The children responded very well to the messages we were putting across and the teacher was very supportive. The children and the teacher got involved in everything and behaved well.
My character Active Amy seemed to be very popular as most children came into my group and felt they related most to my character, which is good to know that most of them were active, that makes our job a lot easier!
Some things didn't go to well and didn't work very well. This was not the facilitator or the teams fault as we had never tried it before. The project is still a working progress so things need to go wrong or not work well for people to know they need improving.
I have a lot of constructive feedback to give to the relevant people of what I think needs improving. Before the next project, I want to talk to the team and tell them what I think we could do differently and how.
From how tiring this week has been, I have been tempted to say that working with children is not for me. However I realised that many jobs are tiring but not a lot are as rewarding and enjoyable as this one.
Healthy Lifestyles rehearsals.
My objectives for the rehearsal process.
To familiarise myself with the script.
To understand the brief.
To be aware of the messages we are trying to put across.
To develop my character.
To develop a working relationship with my team.
To learn how to work with each other.
I felt positive about the project as a whole after the rehearsals. Both sessions went well and i felt ready to go into the schools. I think I developed the character and made it my own, while still sticking to the main points, and I believe this character and my performance as said character was strong.
I met the objectives I had set myself and I am now ready for the next stage of my work based learning.
To familiarise myself with the script.
To understand the brief.
To be aware of the messages we are trying to put across.
To develop my character.
To develop a working relationship with my team.
To learn how to work with each other.
I felt positive about the project as a whole after the rehearsals. Both sessions went well and i felt ready to go into the schools. I think I developed the character and made it my own, while still sticking to the main points, and I believe this character and my performance as said character was strong.
I met the objectives I had set myself and I am now ready for the next stage of my work based learning.
Healthy Lifesyles aims and objectives.
My Personal Aim and Objectives.
Aim-
To further my knowledge and skills in a professional environment which will benefit my career and advance my flexibility of working with different client groups.
Objectives-
To create a working relationship with my colleagues by working as a team, respecting and supporting each other.
Gain the children's trust and respect so that they will listen and pay attention to what I say.
Use encouragement as a key tool throughout.
Improve knowledge of community theatre and working in a professional environment.
To make a difference, whether it be to the children or to the project.
Aim-
To further my knowledge and skills in a professional environment which will benefit my career and advance my flexibility of working with different client groups.
Objectives-
To create a working relationship with my colleagues by working as a team, respecting and supporting each other.
Gain the children's trust and respect so that they will listen and pay attention to what I say.
Use encouragement as a key tool throughout.
Improve knowledge of community theatre and working in a professional environment.
To make a difference, whether it be to the children or to the project.
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