Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts

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Student Name: Praxis I: Reading: Required Score 177 Your Score ___

Student ID: Writing: Required Score 174; Your Score ___

Math: Required Score 175; Your Score ___

The holder is authorized to teach theater arts in grades PK-12.

In order to qualify for this endorsement, the candidate shall demonstrate the following:

Competencies	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits	Advisor Initials
□ Experience with teaching a performing art to individuals, small groups, & large groups.	ED 361, 424 TH 271, 272, 273, 274, 275
□ Demonstrated expertise in acting, directing & the production of live or recorded theatrical performances.	TH 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 303, 309
□ Knowledge of dramatic literature from Greek classics to contemporary works, including non-western forms; knowledge of theater history including performance styles, playing spaces, audience, & production styles; & knowledge of literary & character analyses.	TH 301, 302
□ Knowledge of aesthetic theory including an awareness of drama as a fundamental expression of human communication & emotion.	TH 111, 205
□ Knowledge of: a. acting styles, theories & techniques; b. theatrical productions including basic skills associated with physical theater & stagecraft such as set design, costuming, & make-up; & c. the fundamentals of speech such as articulation & production.	TH 355, 361, 371, 401
□ Knowledge of developmental stages of children & how to apply appropriate teaching methods to help children perceive & express themselves & interpret their thoughts & feelings through a medium in the performing arts; & to appreciate the role of the performing arts in their lives.	TH 331, 404, 450 ED 271, ED 251
□ An understanding of the divergent approaches essential to fostering the creative process.	TH 111, 205, 410
□ Ability to motivate students & develop their appreciation of music, dance or drama.	ED 361, 424 TH 373
□ Ability to teach, demonstrate &/or practice the following: a. teach dramatic literature & assist in the organization of a comprehensive theater &/or fine arts curriculum in a school system; b. teach acting styles, theories & techniques, as well as the fundamentals of speech; c. teach skills associated with physical theater & stagecraft; d. act, direct & produce; e. organize an academic or non-academic production or program within the school context including planning, promotion, & production.	ED 417, 424
□ Ability to develop students' unique capabilities through teaching the basic principals of music, dance, or drama, & through rigorous practice in that medium.	ED 360, 417, 424
□ Ability to arrange & adapt the curriculum & experiences to meet the needs & abilities of students.	ED 360, 424

Content Advisor:

The above list highlights the breadth of curriculum content that is required by the State of Vermont Educator Licensing Department. Please discuss & plan with your advisee the courses that will address each of the listed areas. After the student provides you with evidence (i.e., Knightvision transcript) that verifies that the appropriate courses have been taken, please verify this with your signature.

Advisor Signature: _______________________

Praxis Information:

PRAXIS I Test Codes

You must take all 3 sections of Praxis I. Choose a paper-based version OR a computerized version.

	Paper-Based PPST		Computerized PPST
Reading	0710	177	5710	177
Writing	0720	174	5720	174
Math	0730	175	5730	175

There is no required Praxis II at this time.

Last Updated April 27 2006