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    • 16 Dec 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+08:00)
    • ITE College Central, 2 Ang Mo Kio Drive, Singapore 567720
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    Lazzi provide the basic opportunity for playfulness.

    The difference between gags and lazzi is that the latter always have a human reference. A gag can be purely mechanical or absurd; it can leave one kind of logic behind and suggest a different one, but the lazzo always brings out an element of the character’s humanity.

    This workshop will focus on the visual aspects of characterization. Participants will make use of sign mime and explore the use of characters with mimed props, playing multiple characters and character transitions. While the attributes of stock, stereotypical characters will be explored, participants will also look at some of the subtle nuances of characterization in performance. Striking characterisations are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect. 

    About The Course

      Suitable For:

      • Drama & Theatre Educators
      • Drama & Theatre Students
      • Anyone with some experience in theatre/drama and interested in accessibility


      Access Service(s) Available:

      • Singapore Sign Language Interpretation

      If you require any other support, please contact us via email projects@sdea.org.sg or mobile number 97829212.



      About the Facilitator: Ramesh Meyyappan

      Ramesh Meyyappan is a theatre maker who develops performances using an eclectic mix of visual and physical theatre styles. Ramesh continually seeks to develop and extend his theatrical visual vocabulary, for example incorporating; circus techniques, bouffon, puppetry and illusion within his work. He enjoys the challenge of creating strong narrative visual work. Ramesh continues to create accessible theatre work that successfully tours nationally and internationally. In Scotland he was nominated for a Total Theatre Award for Snails and Ketchup and for a CATS (Critic Award Theatre Scotland) – Best Male Performance (2017) for Off Kilter.

      “Ramesh is an artist who seeks out courage, hope and redemptive transformation in his story-telling”, Herald Scotland

      Find out more about Ramesh here : https://www.rameshmeyyappan.org/


      Funding Support and Subsidies:

      SDEA Membership

      SDEA members receive additional 20% off standard course fee.


      Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund

      Eligible Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PR), aged 16 years old and above, with disability can apply for up to S$1,000 to defray course-related fees and/or learning support devices and services.

      Approved funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis.

      Documents required for application:

      1. Course receipt
      2. Document proof of disability
      3. Bank account information (screenshot of bank statement with the bank name, account holder name and account number clearly shown)

      Full details on fund eligibility and application here


      Please ensure that you have registered for the course before applying for funding support.

        Access Partner


        • 19 Jan 2024
        • 7:00 PM (UTC+08:00)
        • 9 Mar 2024
        • 10:00 PM (UTC+08:00)
        • Goodman Arts Centre
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        SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

        This 49-hour certification course will provide you with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and skills to create meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for your students and participants with drama, and widen the possibilities and opportunities for work in Singapore.

        At the end of the course, participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion, which is recognised by the National Arts Council. This Certificate satisfies the pedagogical requirement for arts instructors to conduct NAC-AEP Arts Experience programmes in Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Centralised Institutes and ITE Regional Campuses.

        ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.


        About ETLA10

        Course Objectives:

        • Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
        • Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
        • Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
        • Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
        • Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
        • Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

        Minimum Requirement:

        • Professional Qualification (minimum of a diploma in a relevant art form, and/or industry experience)
        • Some Teaching Experience

        Suitable For:

        • Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
        • Drama/Theatre-based Artists
        • Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)
        • School Teachers 


        Schedule

        Module Code  Module Title  Facilitator  Date  Time  Venue
        - Orientation - TBC  TBC T BC
        DESC Drama Education in the Singapore Context Asha Nathan 19 Jan 2024 (Fri) 7pm - 10pm  Goodman Arts Centre
        DPED Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning Dr Noorlinah Mohamed 20 Jan 2024 (Sat) 10am - 1pm Goodman Arts Centre
        DPED Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning Dr Noorlinah Mohamed 20 Jan 2024 (Sat) 2.30pm - 5.30pm Goodman Arts Centre
        DPED Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning Dr Noorlinah Mohamed 22 Jan 2024 (Mon) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        TRP The Reflective Practitioner Dr Noorlinah Mohamed 25 Jan 2024 (Thu) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        EDC Evaluation in the Drama Classroom Asha Nathan 27 Jan 2024 (Sat) 10am - 1pm Goodman Arts Centre
        ADS  Assessment of a Drama Session Asha Nathan 27 Jan 2024 (Sat) 2.30pm - 5.30pm Goodman Arts Centre
        EETP Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning Jeffrey Tan 29 Jan 2024 (Mon) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        FELE Facilitation of an Effective Learning Environment  Elvira Holmberg  1 Feb 2024 (Thu) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        EETP Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning Jeffrey Tan 5 Feb 2024 (Mon) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        FELE Facilitation of an Effective Learning Environment  Elvira Holmberg  8 Feb 2024 (Thu) 7pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        - Lesson Plan Assignment Submission (no classroom session) Jeffrey Tan 16 Feb 2024 (Fri) 6 pm Online submission
        -  Consultations Jeffrey Tan 26 Feb 2024 (Mon) 7pm - 10pm Online via Zoom
        FPTP From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations Jeffrey Tan & Elvira Holmberg 2 Mar 2024 (Sat) 10am - 1pm Goodman Arts Centre
        FPTP From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations Jeffrey Tan & Elvira Holmberg 2 Mar 2024 (Sat) 2.30pm - 5.30pm Goodman Arts Centre
        RPLJ Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey Dr Noorlinah Mohamed 7 Mar 2024 (Thu) 7 pm - 10pm Goodman Arts Centre
        FPD Facilitating Post-Show Dialogues and Unpacking Arts & Cultural Experiences Adib Kosnan 9 Mar 2024 (Sat) TBC TBC


        Module Synopses


        Drama Education in the Singapore Context (DESC)

        Facilitator: Asha Nathan

        This module provides an overview of the development, perspectives and precision of drama education in the Singapore context.

        This module also aims to help learners discover their own professional standing as a drama educator and equip them with skills to engage in reflective practice. Upon completion of this module, learners will develop a greater awareness of their roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute as a professional drama educator in the Singapore context.


        Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (DPED)

        Facilitator: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed


        This module explores the different pedagogies in drama education. Using lesson plans as case studies, learners will unpack and experience the different pedagogies and identify fundamentals that are unique to drama education. One of the key fundamentals grounding the process is facilitated learning that engages students in critically reviewing their world through embodied and active learning.

        ​Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to consider the creative potential of a range of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster student’s curiosity, empathy and criticality.

        The Reflective Practitioner (TRP)

        Facilitator: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed


        This module introduces learners to the importance of being a reflective practitioner. Reflective practice is an approach that enables learners to understand how they can use the knowledge and skills gained during the course and/or other learning contexts in practical work situations and how they combine action and learning in a more effective way. Through greater awareness and reflection, learners will be able to identify and articulate the knowledge that is embedded in the experience of their work so that they can constantly improve their teaching and learning practices. 

        Upon completion of the module, learners will develop better awareness and understanding of the importance of engaging in reflective practice and critically analyse own practices to gain a better understanding of quality teaching for safe and positive learning environments.

        Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning (EETP)

        Facilitator: Jeffrey Tan


        This module introduces learners to the rigours of lesson planning and the importance of:

        • Developing developmentally and culturally appropriate drama activities for students
        • Considering effective and affective engagement strategies during lesson

        Upon completion of the module, learners will gain a better understanding of the key components of lesson planning and acquire some skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lesson for students from 4 to 16 years of age.

        Facilitation of an Effective Learning Environment (FELE)

        Facilitator: Elvira Holmberg

        This module introduces the learners to the importance of a stimulating, engaging and well organised learning environment and how it affects student behaviour and learning. It examines how a variety of choices of materials and approaches stimulates students’ thinking and facilitates their learning.

        Upon completion of the module, learners will acquire basic skills and knowledge on how to create, organise and select appropriate resources and materials to facilitate learning in the drama classroom. Learners will also gain some strategies to manage the physical environment as part of classroom management.

        Evaluation in the Drama Classroom (EDC)
        Facilitator: Asha Nathan

        This module introduces the learners to the importance of evaluation in helping educators make informed decisions about students’ learning and instruction.

        Upon completion of the module, learners will acquire basic skills and knowledge in strategies for authentic evaluation of student’s learning and key considerations in the evaluation of activities implemented in a drama classroom.

        Assessment of a Drama Session (ADS)
        Facilitator: Asha Nathan

        The module introduces the learners to the different forms of assessment and rubrics. It is especially essential as it will equip Drama Educators with the ability to determine the assessment mode based on the programme they will be teaching. This will ensure that the assessment is carried out in a safe and accurate manner.

        Upon completion of the module, learners will gain a better understanding of the different forms of assessments that are currently established. Learners will also be better equipped to assess students using rubrics as a scoring tool.

        From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (FPTP)

        Facilitator: Jeffrey Tan & Elvira Holmberg


        Participants will present a 15-min presentation (micro-teaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

        Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

        • Content designed for relevant age and topic 
        • Implementation of clear and logical sequence 
        • Gradual development of skills plan 
        • Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources 
        • Application of effective engagement strategies 
        • Application of classroom management strategies

        Facilitating Post-Show Dialogues and Unpacking Arts & Cultural Experiences (FPD)
        Facilitator: Adib Kosnan

        The module will equip learners with strategies in facilitating post-show dialogues with students. The module will also guide learners in the unpacking of arts and cultural experiences for students while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue.

        Participants will be attending a theatre performance as part of the module.

        Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey (RPLJ)

        Facilitator: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed


        Participants will reflect on their professional self and course experience.


        Funding and Subsidies

        Early Bird Registration

        Register by 10 Dec 2023 to receive 5% off unsubsidised course fee.


        SDEA Membership

        SDEA Members receive additional 20% off standard course fee.

        SDEA Members receive early access to early bird registration.


        NAC-AEP Subsidy

        NAC-AEP approved instructors/providers will be eligible for 50% subsidy.

        Applicants will be required to provide proof during registration or via email.


        SkillsFuture Credit [Application opening soon]

        Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim for this course.

        Applicants who request for school e-billing will not be eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.


        Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) [Application opening soon]

        NTUC members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

        UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

        NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.


        NAC-NICA Training Support [Application opening soon]

        Self-employed arts educators can claim up to $500 in subsidies and training allowance.

        Application process:

        1. A pply online for a Letter of Eligibility (LOE) from NICA
        2. Email the NICA-issued LOE to SDEA latest by 18 Jan 2023

        Eligibility:

        • NICA Member
        • Self-Employed Person, with no concurrent full-time employment
        • Work in the Arts sector
        • Subscribed to NAC Arts Resource Hub

        NOTE 1: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Successful applicants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

        NOTE 2: Successful applicants for NAC-NICA Training Support will automatically be eligible for UTAP funding (reimbursement-basis). No separate application is required for UTAP.


        Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [NEW!]

        In loving memory of the late Christina Sergeant, TSPDI is an SDEA initiative that provides subsidies to SDEA events, masterclasses and professional development programmes.

        The registration process will take approximately 20 minutes, please have your CV/resume on hand.

        Application deadline: 27 Nov 2023
        Apply here


        If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.


      Past Events

      17 Nov 2023 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA10
      15 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: Make Shakespeare Come Alive
      15 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: Learning through Pretending - Drama as a Pedagogical Tool to Build Multiple Literacies in the NT English Classroom
      15 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: The Anatomy of a Speech and Drama Class
      14 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: Collaborative Creations: Unlocking Devised Theatre’s Potential
      14 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: Engaging Learners through Drama in the Primary School Classroom
      14 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023: Finding Your Authentic Voice
      14 Nov 2023 Level Up! Fest 2023 Day Passes
      12 Oct 2023 The Art & Craft of Facilitating Drama Activities
      3 Oct 2023 First Aid Training Programme for Drama Educators
      20 Sep 2023 Annual General Meeting 2023
      26 Jul 2023 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - The Art & Craft of Facilitating Drama Activities
      10 Jul 2023 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches for Arts Educators - Early Childhood (2nd Intake)
      2 Jul 2023 [Theatre Arts Conference 2023 Masterclass] Interculturality and Theatre Work
      1 Jul 2023 [Theatre Arts Conference 2023 Masterclass] Activating and Moving Your Communities by Making Community Theatre with Them
      1 Jul 2023 [Theatre Arts Conference 2023 Masterclass] Games as Social Metaphors
      30 Jun 2023 [Theatre Arts Conference 2023 Masterclass] Deep Listening, Sharing Places, and Creating Spaces
      30 Jun 2023 [Theatre Arts Conference 2023 Masterclass] Dramaturgy of a Participatory Performance
      30 Jun 2023 Theatre Arts Conference 2023 - Rooting Deep, Branching Wide: Strengthening Practices and Expanding Possibilities
      25 May 2023 [CANCELLED] Drama for Learning in the Malay Language Classroom (Primary School) / Penggunaan Drama Dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu
      24 May 2023 [CANCELLED] Drama for Learning in the Tamil Language Classroom (Primary School) / நாடக உத்திகளின் மூலம் தமிழ்மொழி கற்பித்தல்
      22 May 2023 Drama for Learning in the Chinese Language Classroom (Primary School)/ 应用戏剧,促进华文教学
      4 May 2023 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - Theatre Arts Conference 2023
      3 May 2023 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches - Community of Practice 4
      3 May 2023 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA-EC02
      3 May 2023 Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) Funding - ETLA-EC02
      4 Mar 2023 Connections 2023:Our Many Colours: Cultural Inclusivity in the Drama Classroom
      25 Feb 2023 Launch of The Arts Freelancer's Playbook: SDEA’s Guide to Understanding Contracts
      7 Feb 2023 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches - Early Childhood Community of Practice
      5 Jan 2023 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches (9th Intake)
      13 Dec 2022 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches - Community of Practice 3
      28 Nov 2022 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA09
      25 Nov 2022 Drama for Learning in the Malay Language Classroom (Primary School) / Penggunaan Drama Dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu
      23 Nov 2022 The Nuts and Bolts of Technical Theatre
      23 Nov 2022 Warm-up Activities for Young Performers - Safeguarding Vocal Health of Young Performers
      23 Nov 2022 Planting the Seeds of Change Through Drama - A Cognitive and Affective Process Steeped in Being and Becoming
      23 Nov 2022 Dramaturgical Strategies for Devised Performance
      23 Nov 2022 Developing Students’ Physicality through Le Jeu
      22 Nov 2022 Game Design for Interactive Performance
      22 Nov 2022 [CANCELLED] Let’s use Fables!/让我们用寓言!
      22 Nov 2022 [Event changed] Facilitating Critical Thinking Through Participatory Drama
      22 Nov 2022 The Actors Process
      22 Nov 2022 Exploring the work of Jacques Lecoq
      22 Nov 2022 The Expressive Voice
      21 Nov 2022 First Aid Training Programme for Drama Educators
      14 Nov 2022 Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) Funding - Level Up! Fest 2022
      17 Oct 2022 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - Level Up! Fest 2022
      7 Sep 2022 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches - Community of Practice 2
      29 Aug 2022 20th Annual General Meeting
      30 Jul 2022 Developing a Visual Theatrical Language – A Lecture-Discussion + Workshop by Ramesh Meyyappan
      6 Jun 2022 Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) Funding - ETLA-EC
      6 Jun 2022 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA-EC
      1 Jun 2022 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches - Community of Practice
      30 May 2022 Sketch Comedy Writers Interest Group with Mitchell Fang
      18 May 2022 Drama for Learning in the Tamil Language Classroom (Primary School) / நாடக உத்திகளின் மூலம் தமிழ்மொழி கற்பித்தல்
      22 Apr 2022 Membership Focus Groups on SDEA
      1 Apr 2022 Extraordinary General Meeting - 1 April 2022
      19 Mar 2022 Connections 2022: Safeguarding of Children in the Arts
      11 Mar 2022 Let's Connect: Making Space
      5 Feb 2022 SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches (8th Intake)
      3 Jan 2022 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA'08
      13 Dec 2021 The Sketch Comedy Writers Interest Group
      3 Dec 2021 Let's Connect: Take Five
      30 Nov 2021 A Discussion - Skills Framework for Drama Educators
      29 Nov 2021 Outdoor Voices – A Conversation About Arts for Young Audiences in Singapore
      27 Nov 2021 Nutrition - for Arts Practitioners
      27 Nov 2021 Contract Negotiation Strategies Workshop
      25 Nov 2021 Drama for Learning in the Malay Language Classroom / Penggunaan Drama dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu
      25 Nov 2021 Drama for Learning in the Tamil Language Classroom / நாடக உத்திகளின் மூலம் தமிழ்மொழி கற்பித்தல்
      24 Nov 2021 Child First Aid Blended Course by Singapore First Aid Training Centre (SFATC)
      23 Nov 2021 Drama for Learning in the Chinese Language Classroom / 应用戏剧,促进华文教学
      22 Nov 2021 Standard First Aid Blended Course by Singapore First Aid Training Centre (SFATC)
      19 Nov 2021 Headshots
      15 Nov 2021 Members Portal Clinic
      13 Nov 2021 Broken Pieces, Bigger Picture: Identifying Trauma in the Classroom
      13 Nov 2021 Opening To The Floor: Facilitating Post-Show Dialogues and Panel Discussions
      12 Nov 2021 Supporting Mental Health in Schools and Communities Using Drama
      10 Nov 2021 Caterpillar and Chrysalis: Storytelling Workshop
      8 Nov 2021 Career Chat: Teaching Drama as a Co-Curricular Activity
      2 Nov 2021 Mindfulness for Arts Practitioners
      1 Nov 2021 Throwing A Light on Theatre-Making: Finding Spaces to Listen
      21 Sep 2021 Retro Music Writing Club
      18 Sep 2021 Dungeons & Dragons with Matt Lyon
      4 Aug 2021 SDEA Annual General Meeting
      10 Jul 2021 SDEA Panel Session: The Realities of Grant Writing
      19 Jun 2021 Focus Group for Terms & Conditions 5
      18 Jun 2021 Registration of Interest for Support Group Session in Memory of Paul Ko
      4 Jun 2021 Let's Connect: BYO
      22 May 2021 SDEA Theatre Arts Conference
      8 May 2021 Focus Group for Terms & Conditions 4
      6 May 2021 Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TAC)
      26 Apr 2021 SDEA ChitChat: Spotlight on Applied Theatre
      17 Apr 2021 Focus Group on Terms & Conditions 3
      27 Mar 2021 Focus Group 2 for Contract: Standard Terms & Conditions
      17 Mar 2021 Let's Connect: Roadmaps
      13 Mar 2021 Connections x March On! Workshop for Teaching Artists
      10 Mar 2021 Connections Teachers Dialogue In Person
      10 Mar 2021 Connections Teachers Dialogue - On-Line
      10 Mar 2021 Connections x March On! Workshop for Teachers
      27 Feb 2021 Focus Group 1 for Contract: Standard Terms & Conditions
      1 Feb 2021 SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches (7th Intake)
      17 Dec 2020 Let's Connect: Holiday Quiz

      SDEA is a Registered Charity from 20 February 2020 and is a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Company Scheme
      for the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025
      .

      Singapore Drama Educators Association is a registered charity (UEN: T02SS0123G) 
      90 Goodman Road, Blk B #04-02 Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053
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