The Subject Knowledge Audit at Interview

Introduction

The subject knowledge audit at interview

This audit aims to help you know what subject knowledge means and to help you identify your strengths and areas for development at this pre course stage so that you can work on development before the course starts.

1. Studies of leading theatre theorists and practitioners. / At interview / Relevant Evidence of Knowledge, Skill, Understanding and Experience.
Constantin Stanislavski
Bertolt Brecht
Antonin Artaud
Peter Brook
Jerzy Grotowski
Augusto Boal
Edward Bond
Steven Berkoff
Joan Littlewood
Kneehigh Theatre Company
How I could improve these aspects prior to the start of the PGCE course?
2. Studies of leading theatre theorists and practitioners
Complicite
Punchdrunk
Actors/actresses (please specify)
Currently performing companies (please specify)
Knowledge of playwrights (please specify)
Designers (please specify)
Understanding of development of drama from Greeks to present day and the historical, social and cultural influences on drama and the theatre- in the west
Understand key features of a range of theatrical traditions: Greek, Commedia, Jacobean, Restoration, kitchen sink etc.
Understanding and awareness of world theatre development- historical, social and cultural influences
How I could improve these aspects prior to the start of the PGCE course?
3. Teaching And Assessment
KS3
Knowledge and understanding of drama curriculum, progression and assessment
KS4 Knowledge and understanding of Pathways- BTEC/GCSE (new specifications) and related syllabi, specifications and documentation.
Set texts at KS4 (check specifications )
KS5 Knowledge and understanding of Pathways- BTEC/ A Level (new specifications) and related syllabi, specifications and documentation.
Set Texts at KS5 (check specifications)
How I could improve these aspects prior to the start of the PGCE course?
4. Vocational Understanding
Knowledge of career paths, the function of businesses and organisations in the performing arts industry and related training requirements.
Approaches to drama teaching: Knowledge of different approaches to drama teaching as advocated by drama educationalists: Andy Kempe, Jonathan Neelands, Dorothy Heathcote etc
Areas of expertise not covered above (or more specifically than indicated above)
(This might include particular genres/styles of performance, technical or design skills, skills in other art or media forms. Innovative theatre companies currently working )
How I could improve these any aspects prior to the start of the PGCE course?