ATCL Teaching (Speech and Drama)
Trinity Guildhall Diplomas Studies (2012-13)

About ATCL Diploma

• Speech and Drama has become important in the formal curriculum at schools as either an independent subject or a teaching strategy.
• Pursuing an ATCL Diploma enables the candidate to plan and implement a Speech and Drama curriculum to a group of learners.

Qualification of ATCL Diploma

• The qualification of an ATCL Diploma is comparable to those of other qualifications available at Level 4 in the National Qualifications Framework.
• It is recognized globally across 50 English speaking countries including England, Wales and North Ireland.

Aims of program

• Prepare the candidate for pursuing an ATCL Diploma.
• Enable the candidate to plan and implement a Speech and Drama curriculum for a group of learners.
• Add value to tutors at studios and teachers at schools.
• Prepare the candidate for pursuing an LTCL Diploma.

Learning outcomes
For successful completion of this qualification candidates will be able to:

• execute teaching work effectively in the field of Speech and Drama or at least one of the following areas as related to Theatre Arts or Communication Skills:
• acting and improvisation in relation to theatre and musical theatre
• dance and choreography in relation to theatre and musical theatre
• singing or creative music making for theatre
• public speaking and communication in various contexts

 

• use a wide range of teaching materials
• execute work effectively at an appropriate professional level, working in response to larger structures, and/or directions
• of others
• demonstrate an awareness of the wider context of the material they are working with, especially in relation to the performing arts or communication skills and education in general
• conduct investigative projects and develop new approaches to present concepts to students
• demonstrate command of subject knowledge and the ability to plan work for others to achieve set goals.

Program Structure
The program comprises 3 units of the ATCL requirement, all of which must be passed for successful completion of the diploma.

Program Details
Prerequisite:      Age 18 or above. Have a good command of English.
Lessons:            A total of 20 lessons (4 lessons for Unit 2)
Date:                  Thursday, from Sep, 2012 to April, 2013

Time:                            7:30-9:00pm (90 min)
Venue:                          Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin
Program Directors:       Dr. Wong Lai Ping (PhD. LTCL. ATCL), Dr. Tsin Tak Shun (PhD. LTCL. ATCL)
Tuition Fee:                  $20,000
A 10% early bird discount is offered for applying on or before July 31, 2012.
A 20% discount is offered to full time students.
The fee includes tuition and course materials, but NOT examination fees.

Application:                   Fill out the application form and mail it with a cheque
                                     Payable to “Hong Kong Teachers Drama Association Ltd”
Mailing Address:            Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin, NT. Attn: Miss Wong Lai Ping
Deadline:                       Aug 31, 2012 (Early bird deadline is July 31, 2011)
Enquiry:                         Feel free to contact us at 6859 4607

Briefing Session Form
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