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When I first realised I was going to be taking an art unit I rolled my eyes and groaned. I didn't see how it would be relevant to me and quietly dreaded it.
By the end of the first lesson my mind had been changed. I really appreciate the amount of group collaboration that went into the lessons and I could see how the creativity involved would be relevant to all teaching aspects. Throughout the lesson I learnt some basic drama skills and the one that sticks out most were tableaux's.

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Tableaux

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As I expected, my skills in drama were not as refined as other students in the class, I found myself un-coordinated and lacking intensity but was still enjoying what the lessons had to offer. I know with time and commitment I will be at a level high enough to excel in my assessments. Drama and collaboration are definitely co-dependent. Some of the benefits of drama when related to collaboration is an increase in students confidence, decision making, teamwork and problem-solving.

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Mime Basics: Acting Tips and Techniques : How to Portray Box Prison in Mime

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For me the most important thing I have learnt about myself so far through this unit is the necessity to be able to laugh at yourself and do things you may find embarrassing if you are going to be a teacher. There will be moments where you will need to make the students believe it is ok to attempt something and they will be more willing if you show them first. Being our first week of the dance segment of this unit there was plenty of opportunities to put myself in embarrassing situations.

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School Dance Exercises - Catch the Beat and Dance to the Rhythm - Dance Activities

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Week 8
Today we learnt more about dance, but more specifically it was focused around skills used to move around the room. We were asked to enact our birthday dance which corresponded to the numbers given. My birthday dance became jump, rock, jump, leap, fall, travel, travel, jump. This was another one of those embarrassing moments that lead to building confidence. When planning arts lessons, some of the things a teacher must consider are how each segment takes, is the lesson engaging, what supplies will you need and what questions are you going to ask to be able to assess students.

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Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

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(Dance 3 of 5) Making in Dance: Exploring and developing Dance

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My favourite activity throughout this unit would have to be the group assignments we were allocated. I gained valuable experience and improved my teamwork and social skills in the process. Furthermore, I made some great friends that I am sure I will stay connected with throughout my degree. One thing that surprised me about teaching The Arts is the amount of fun and variety there would be. I believe I would be interested in teaching photography to students, I found the photography unit very interesting and motivating and can picture how students would feel the same.