Drama Teacher Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop lesson plans that challenge students' creativity and critical thinking skills.
Improve students' public speaking abilities through various exercises and techniques.
Encourage students to explore different genres of dramatic literature.
Increase the number of student participants in drama competitions.
Create a safe and inclusive environment for all students in the drama program.
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Utilize technology in the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
Develop and implement a drama-based literacy program.
Teach students about the historical significance of theatre and its impact on society.
Incorporate improvisation exercises into daily warm-ups.
Increase student attendance at after-school rehearsals and performances.
Set clear expectations for behavior and discipline in the drama classroom.
Provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents outside of the classroom.
Introduce students to different stagecraft techniques, such as lighting and sound design.
Create a yearly production calendar that includes both classic and contemporary plays.
Organize field trips to local theatre productions.
Encourage students to create original works of theatre.
Develop partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide resources for the drama program.
Attend professional development workshops to stay current with new teaching techniques and trends in theatre.
Collaborate with other teachers to integrate drama into other subject areas.
Offer one-on-one coaching sessions for students who need extra help with their performances.
Create a drama club for students who are not enrolled in a formal drama class.
Host special guest speakers, such as actors or directors, to speak to students about their experiences in the industry.
Teach voice and movement techniques to improve students' physicality on stage.
Encourage students to attend auditions for community theatre productions outside of school.
Work with school administration to secure funding for drama department needs.
Create a drama department website to showcase student performances and accomplishments.
Provide students with opportunities to write and produce their own short films.
Teach students how to analyze and critique performances.
Host a yearly drama festival to showcase the work of all drama students in the school.
Offer drama workshops during summer school programs.
Teach students how to read and interpret scripts.
Develop partnerships with local theatre companies to offer internships for advanced drama students.
Attend theatre festivals and conferences to learn about new trends in the industry.
Offer drama therapy sessions for students who may benefit from using drama as a form of self-expression.
Encourage students to participate in drama camps during summer break.
Collaborate with the music department to create a musical production.
Teach students how to create effective character backstories.
Host mock auditions to help students prepare for professional audition processes.
Develop a curriculum that includes both classic and contemporary plays.
Foster collaboration among students in the drama program.
Teach students how to develop strong relationships with their scene partners.
Encourage students to attend drama classes at local community colleges.
Help students develop techniques for memorizing lines.
Create a feedback system that allows students to provide constructive criticism to each other.
Teach students how to use different accents in their performances.
Encourage students to participate in statewide or national drama competitions.
Help students develop audition materials and prepare for college auditions.
Offer drama workshops at local libraries or community centers.
Create a drama curriculum that aligns with state standards.
Develop a system for tracking student progress in the drama program.
Offer drama scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing theatre in college.
Teach students how to analyze and break down scripts into beats and objectives.
Encourage students to attend drama camps in other states or countries.
Create a database of monologues and scenes for students to use in auditions.
Offer private acting lessons for students who want extra coaching outside of class time.
Teach students how to create and maintain healthy vocal habits.
Host drama-themed trivia nights for students to come together as a community outside of school hours.
Develop partnerships with local theatre companies to offer student discounts on ticket prices.
Teach students how to create effective lighting designs for their performances.
Attend college theatre fairs to recruit new drama students.
Offer workshops that focus specifically on theatre for social change.
Help students balance academic work with their involvement in the drama program.
Teach students how to analyze and critique their own performances.
Encourage students to participate in local talent shows and competitions.
Organize a yearly drama club retreat to build relationships and enhance skills.
Create a drama department library of plays, books, and other resources.
Offer workshops that focus specifically on comedic acting.
Host an annual awards ceremony to recognize outstanding drama students.
Create a system for providing feedback to students about their progress.
Teach students how to set and achieve realistic goals in their performances.
Foster a sense of ownership among students in the drama program.
Develop partnerships with local schools to collaborate on joint productions.
Help students understand the importance of body language in theatre performance.
Encourage students to attend audition technique workshops hosted by industry professionals.
Host a yearly student-directed one-act play festival.
Create opportunities for students to perform at local retirement homes and hospitals.
Teach students how to develop strong stage presence.
Host a student actors' showcase for agents and casting directors.
Help students understand the importance of networking in a career in theatre.