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Adults Speech & Drama Course

Leading to a Qualification with LAMDA, UK

(The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art)

 

 

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STAGE 1: SPEECH & DRAMA

         - Introduction
       * Commencement: To Be Confirmed

           

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STAGE 2: SPEECH & DRAMA

         - Speech and Analysis Technique

         * Commencement: To Be Confirmed

            Exam Period: Aug/Sep or Nov/Dec

 

Who are We

BRIGHTSPAN was established in October 2001.  Brightspan Learning Centre is a sub-division of Smart Kidz LLP and is a MOE Registered Private Enrichment School offering top quality CREATIVE ENGLISH Enrichment Courses for children of ages 2 to 16.

In Year 2005, we take pride to pursue this unique training programme and to encourage all teachers to continue achieving a higher level of accreditations.  

BRIGHTSPAN’s Adults LAMDA Speech & Drama Course is designed for adults who wish to pursue working with children or adults in Speech & Drama.  

 

We grow with you by providing opportunities with good record of personal achievement with critical appraisal and guidance leading towards LAMDA Speech examinations or Trinity Guildhall who are internationally recognised.  Excellent career opportunities at BRIGHTSPAN upon completion of the course.

 

Company-sponsored participants may enrol our Introduction to Speech & Drama - Teaching through www.sdf.gov.sg.

 

Teacher-Trainers

Our dynamic & creative teacher-trainers are trained by Professional English Chartered experts from UK in Phonics & Guided Reading Techniques, and Speech & Drama.  They are qualified and experienced teachers with extensive experiences in early childhood and secondary education, instructor-trainer, theatre and speech training.  At SMART KIDZ, all teachers are registered with MOE.  

 

 

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STAGE 1: SPEECH & DRAMA - Introduction

 

 

Course Outline

 

Objectives

Speech and Drama equips an individual with the necessary tools to communicate effectively.   At Brightspan we impart our exciting Speech and Drama program through poetry, stories, improvisation and imagination, music, ideas sharing and generation, and of course dramatisations!

 

Content

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Voice Training
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Teaching children the simple way of proper breathing, voice projection, finding their own centre, relaxation and posture.

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Speech Training
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Correct consonant placement and articulation of ending sounds, stress, intonation, colour, tone and production.

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Drama and Improvisation Activities and Ideas Generation
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Different facial expressions, beat and elocution given a themed poem whether dramatic, comedy, or scary kinds of poem.

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Preparing children to release their inhibitions through drama games, vocal improvisations, and fun exercises and choosing suitable music for warming up and cooling down activities.

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Language and Pictorial Analysis
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Exploring prose, verse and stories

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Helping children to understand the poem better through picture sequencing allowing them to memorise the poem by just looking at the sequence of the pictures.

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Author Familiarisation
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Introduce writers to children to help them appreciate the poems more.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age prior to course entry.

Applicants must be proficient in both written and spoken English. 

Applicants who desire to teach young children in the area of Speech & Drama.

 

Schedule

Duration: 6 months   Venue: SMARTKIDZ, Kovan Centre

Once a week or Twice a week


Certification

A “Certificate of Participation” will be given to participants with 80% attendance.

 

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STAGE 2: SPEECH & DRAMA - Speech and Analysis Technique

        

Course Outline

 

Objectives

This in-depth, theoretical training program is aimed at adults who are keen to teach Speech and Drama to children aged 3½ to 8.  It also supports experienced teachers and/or student teachers in the classroom.

 

It covers techniques that are important in the study and delivery of Speech and Drama.  Candidates will work towards the graded LAMDA exam at the end of the program.

 

Content

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Reading Techniques
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Maintenance of focus and concentration, enunciation of diphthongs and variations of voice, analysis of speech clarity and faults

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Styles
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Identifying and classifying the mood, content and contrast of the piece, rhythm and patterns, phrasing and pauses.

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Language: Verse, Prose and Stories
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Meaning and differences of verse and prose, discussion on plot, setting and main character/s of the prose, sight-reading from different sources.

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Author Familiarisation
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Biography, other works of the author (poem or story).

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Assessing a child
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Discover the uniqueness of the child, giving the right piece that will suit the child’s style. Identifying the child’s speech disability.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed BRIGHTSPAN’s Stage 1: INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH & DRAMA or other relevant Speech & Drama Qualification and must have experience in teaching young children.

 

Schedule

Duration: TBC      Venue: Brightspan, Kovan Centre

Once a week or Twice a week

 

Certification & LAMDA UK Qualification

A “Certificate of Participation” will be given to participants with 80% attendance.   Participants with a “Pass”, “Merit” or “Distinction” in the LAMDA Examination will receive a LAMDA Certification & Written Report, issued by the LAMDA Board of Examiners, UK.  The examination is usually held in Sep / Dec.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Brightspan Learning Centre

Continued Professional Development  (CPD) 

Phone: 6487-1888

Email: enquiries@smartkidz.com.sg

 

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Brightspan Learning Centre

Registered with MOE

#02-07/06 Kovan Centre 9 Yio Chu Kang Road Singapore 545523

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Phone: (65) 6487-1888, Fax: (65) 6487-1887    Email: enquiries@smartkidz.com.sg

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