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LICENTIATE TEACHING DIPLOMA IN SPEECH AND DRAMA Successful learners have the right to append LNEA after their names. Learners for this examination must already have achieved the Grade 8 examination in Speech and Drama. (We recommend that learners hold an ANEA Teaching Diploma in Speech and Drama, but this is not compulsory.) Learners must be at least 19 years old. Learners are allowed two years from the date of the entry to their first Section to pass all four elements. The fee for each Section is paid on entry for that Section; if any Section is failed, a re-take fee is charged for each re-taken Section. The examination consists of:
All four 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 re-entered and all Sections taken again at the full fee. Preparation:
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:
· the selections performed, their authors and their preparation · any aspect of the theoretical syllabus for Section 3 raised by the examiners: o The history of theatre and English literature o The application of theoretical and practical teaching techniques for speech and drama o The organisational and practical application of educational drama (20 marks) Section 2 – The Dissertation Learners must write a dissertation of no more 2,000 words on one of the following topics. They should submit the specific choice of title of their dissertation to the office for approval prior to embarking on their writing for this Section:
Presentation of the dissertation document:
(Contents, References, Bibliography and Appendix are not included in the word count) The completed dissertation should be sent to the Examinations Office. It will then be processed and marked by an examiner then moderated by another examiner and the Chief Examiner. Section 3 - The Written Paper
o 3 compulsory questions – each worth 16 marks o A choice of 4 from 6 questions – each worth 13 marks Content of the written paper for Section 3: The required syllabus is divided into 3 topics:
Syllabus requirements: The history of theatre and English Literature:
o Poetry, prose and plays o Poets, authors and playwrights o Actors, performers and directors The application of theoretical and practical teaching techniques for speech and drama:
o Mime o Acting o Improvisation o Verse Speaking o Reading aloud o Choral Speech o Public Speaking o Interview Technique
The organisational and practical application of educational drama:
o National Learning Strategy o Primary Strategy o Key Stage requirements o standardisation o levelling o differentiation o policy writing o target setting o report writing
o costume o make-up o lighting o sound production o stage and front of house management Section 4 – The Teaching Practical Observed Lesson (30 minutes): Learners will teach a 30 minute lesson to a small group of students, observed by two examiners. New Era will provide and arrange for a group of 2 to 4 students for the purpose of this practical section. Learners will choose the content of the lesson, and the age group for which it is designed. On entry of this Section learners must submit their detailed lesson plan, and the complete scheme of work to which it relates to the New Era Office electronically. (75 marks) Viva (15 minutes): Learners will discuss with the examiners any matter arising from the observed lesson. They will be expected to discuss: · the lesson plan · the scheme of work · aspects of the lesson that worked well · aspects of the lesson that they felt did not work so well · the response of the students · evaluate the success of the lesson (25 marks)
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