1. 1. Rationale. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the Theatre program. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. The standards are consistent with the Praxis Theatre Assessment and the current Alabama Course of Study: Arts. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.

2. 2. Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and 290-3-3-.20, the curriculum shall require coursework, key assessments, and field experiences in the following areas:

   1. a. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in theatre (choosing appropriate resources, collaboration, assessment and evaluation, identification of appropriate opportunities for students, engage students, explore human nature and dramatic situations, foster creativity, accommodate and adapt learning relevant to theatre, development of theatrical productions, and competitive aspects of theatre).
   2. b. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in creating and performing (creating performance materials, script development, theoretical approaches and techniques, script creation, vocal production and technique, audition process, and dynamics of the audience).
   3. c. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in production (terminology, roles associated with theatre production, components and responsibilities of production, safety guidelines, skills needed, sound and lighting elements, set designs, and costumes and makeup design).
   4. d. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in history, literature, and criticism (assess, analyze and provide feedback, significance of theatre, theatre etiquette, key playwrights and literature, and major developments).
   5. e. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop an ability to plan, implement, assess, and reflect upon research-based instruction to increase student motivation and enhance active learning of theatre for all learners.

   6. f. Unique Field Experiences, Practica, and Internship Placement Requirements.

      1. i. Field experiences shall include placements in both P-6 and 6-12 classrooms.
      2. ii. To the extent possible, field experiences should allow candidates the opportunity to practice in creating and performing, production, history, literature, and criticism.
      3. iii. Although not required, the practicum experience can be at either the middle grades level or high school level. Experiences should deepen candidate understanding and ability in theatre.
      4. iv. Internship shall be split between middle grades and high school grades unless a practicum experience and/or at least three field experiences have been completed at the other level.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .22 was renumbered .25 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.