From drama teacher to performing arts theatre instructor
21 of the 36 essential skills of a performing arts theatre instructor are already essential for a drama teacher — about 58% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from drama teacher in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 21
- skills carry over
- 15
- would be new
- 58%
- of the target job covered
- 36
- essential skills of a performing arts theatre instructor
What a performing arts theatre instructor does
Performing arts theatre instructors educate students in specific theory and, primarily, practice-based theatre courses at a specialised theatre, or acting, school or conservatory at a higher education level. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master in theatre. Performing arts theatre instructors monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance of theatre practice through assignments, tests and examinations.
What carries over
21 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- acting techniques
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- analyse a script
- apply teaching strategies
- assess students
- bring out performers’ artistic potential
- conduct background research for plays
- create a work environment where performers can develop their potential
- define artistic performance concepts
- define creative components
- demonstrate when teaching
- give constructive feedback
- guarantee students' safety
- identify performers' needs
- maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
- manage student relationships
- perform classroom management
- prepare lesson content
- stimulate performers' imagination
- understand the emotional dimension of a performance
- vocal techniques
What would be new
15 skillsEssential for a performing arts theatre instructor and not for a drama teacher. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- assessment processes
- breathing techniques
- compile course material
- curriculum objectives
- develop course outline
- direct movement experiences
- facilitate teamwork between students
- instructional strategies
- liaise with educational support staff
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- prepare performance training session
- pronunciation techniques
- teamwork principles
- theatre techniques
Other moves from drama teacher
2 roles- drama teacher secondary school20 skills in common
- dance teacher18 skills in common
← drama teacherperforming arts theatre instructor →The other way round
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