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ASSOCIATE
TEACHING DIPLOMA IN SPEECH AND DRAMA
Successful
learners have the right to append ANEA after their names.
Learners for
this examination must already have achieved the Grade 8 examination in Speech
and Drama.
Learners must
be at least 19 years old.
The
examination consists of:
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Section
1 -
A
practical session of approximately one hour, at which two
examiners are present. This practical will include a short observed teaching
element with a group of between 2 and 4 students provided and arranged by
New Era
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Section
2 -
A
written paper. Three hours are allowed for the working of the paper
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75 marks
are required to pass in both sections
Both sections of this examination must be
passed. In the event of a failure to achieve the pass mark in one of the
sections, a re-take must be attempted within 2 years from the original
entry date.
If success is
not achieved within this time, the entire examination must be taken again.
The fee for
each of the two Sections is paid on entry for that Section; if any Section is
failed, a re-take fee is charged for each re-taken Section.
Preparation:
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Specimen papers may be obtained
from the New Era Office
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New Era offers a criticism
service for completed practice papers giving feedback and advice. This
service is provided for a small fee
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Learners are expected to be
undertaking some Speech and Drama teaching; this can be in an assistant role
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Learners should contact the New
Era Office for more information
Section 1 -
The Practical
Learners must
submit a clear copy of the 3 selections to be performed to the New Era Office
with their Entry. This is to enable the examiners to have copies of the
selections prior to the examination.
Learners
should:
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Perform from memory a prose
selection of their own choice from the works of Jane Austen or Ian McEwan.
(Time limit 4
minutes) (15 marks)
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Perform from memory a scene
arranged for one character from a play of their own choice.
(Time limit 4
minutes) (15 marks)
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Speak from memory a poem (or part
of a poem) by Percy Bysshe Shelley or Sylvia Plath.
(Time limit 4
minutes) (15 marks)
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Read at sight passages of prose
and poetry.
(10 marks)
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Give a practical demonstration of
teaching an aspect of speech and drama chosen from a list of 3 subjects
given by the examiners 15 minutes before the examination. The learner will
be provided with a group of between 2 and 4 students for this demonstration.
(Time limit
15minutes) (25 marks)
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Discuss with the examiners:
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The
selections performed, their authors and their preparation
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Any matter
arising from the practical teaching section
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Any aspect of
the theoretical syllabus for Section 2 raised by the examiners:
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The history
of English literature from Chaucer to the present day
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The
application of theoretical and practical teaching techniques for speech and
drama
(20
marks)
Section 2 -
The Written Paper
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Learners sit one paper for which
3 hours is allowed
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The paper must be worked in the
same session as the practical examination. (ie within 3 months)
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The completed paper will be
marked by an examiner who was not present at the practical session. It will
then be moderated by another examiner and the Chief Examiner
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The paper comprises:
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3 compulsory
questions – each worth 16 marks
o
A choice
of 4 from 6 questions – each worth 13 marks
Content of
the Paper:
The required
syllabus is divided into two topics:
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The
history of English literature from Chaucer to the present day
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The
application of theoretical and practical teaching techniques for speech and
drama
Syllabus
requirements:
The history
of English literature from Chaucer to the present day:
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Poetry and poets
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Prose and authors
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Plays and playwrights
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Verse forms
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Genres and writing conventions
The
application of theoretical and practical teaching techniques for speech and
drama:
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The physiology of speech
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Effective vocal communication
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Breath support
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Modulation
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Formation of speech sounds
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The correction of speech faults
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Effective teaching methods
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The use of dramatic and
performance disciplines within teaching:
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Mime
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Acting
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Improvisation
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Verse
Speaking
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Reading aloud
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The psychology of teaching in
various situations
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The psychological and educational
value of speech training
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