What do I teach at BISS? 01/20/2011
I don’t teach English—yet literature is at the heart of my discipline. I don’t teach History—although I encourage students to investigate the social and historical implications of events and how they affect those with whom we live. I don’t teach Science—but introduce the analysis of human behavior, society, and the natural world. I don’t teach Math—yet evaluating structure, space, and change is a skill constantly being developed. I don’t teach the Visual Arts—although calling on the elements of form, line, shape, color, texture, space, and value is commonplace. I don’t teach a Foreign Language—but my students learn to decode and encode dialogue in scripts and plays. I don’t teach Music—yet rely on the elements of pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, timbre, texture, and articulation to share this craft. I don’t teach Technology—but foster the use of tools to control and adapt to the work we do. I don’t teach Physical Education— although working as part of a team while making connections between cognitive functions and physical movement is a major benefit of this process. What do I teach at BISS? I teach Drama. Adapted from a poem by Tim Reagan Add Comment | Catherine Rankin
Drama/Theatre teacher for 19 years; teaching in Beijing at Beijing BISS International School. ArchivesNovember 2011 CategoriesAll |