Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2413

Current through September 16, 2024

Section 389.2413 - Kindergarten: Theater

If a public school offers a course of instruction in theater in kindergarten, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:

1. Creation of new theatrical work by conceiving and developing theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Generate and conceptualize theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Invent dramatic play; and

(2) Use materials to create props, puppets or costumes.

(b) Organize and develop theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Interact with other pupils to create dramatic play; and

(2) Demonstrate original ideas when engaging in dramatic play.

(c) Refine, complete and present theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to ask and answer questions when engaging in dramatic play.

2. Performance of theatrical work that involves interpretation and presentation of theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Select, analyze and interpret theatrical work for presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to identify characters and setting in dramatic play.

(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Identify voice and sound in dramatic play; and

(2) Experiment with various technical elements in dramatic play.

(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to use voice and sound when engaging in dramatic play or guided drama.

3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how theatrical work conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Perceive and analyze theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to respond emotionally to characters in dramatic play.

(b) Interpret intent and meaning in theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Identify preferences in dramatic play or theatrical performances that are appropriate for the age of the pupil; and

(2) Name and describe settings in dramatic play.

(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to collaborate with other pupils according to a prescribed protocol when engaging in dramatic play.

4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in theatrical work, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to identify similarities between himself or herself and characters in dramatic play.

(b) Analyze theatrical work in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper understanding of the theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Apply knowledge from other areas when engaging in dramatic play;

(2) Identify stories that differ from each other when engaging in dramatic play; and

(3) Use dramatic play to tell a story.

Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2413

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018

NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021