DEVISING
REFLECTION
CIRCLES
ENTER
10
PERSONAL REFLECTION
CREATIVE CHOICES & IDEAS
GROUP DYNAMICS & COLLABORATION
10
10
DEVISING DRAMA AND THEATRE
How did you manage your energy and focus throughout the rehearsal?
Did you discover anything new about your character or the narrative today?
Were there any moments of miscommunication or conflict? How were they resolved?
How did the physicality, voice, or staging evolve during the rehearsal?
What inspired the choices you made in your performance or direction?
How did today’s rehearsal make you feel as a performer?
Did you take any creative risks? What was the result?
What would you like to try or explore further in the next rehearsal?
What specific skills or techniques did you focus on improving?
How did you push yourself out of your comfort zone today?
What role did you play in the collaborative process today?
What creative decisions were made in today’s rehearsal, and why?
How did the rehearsal process today contribute to the overall vision of the piece?
How did the group respond to feedback or challenges during the rehearsal?
In what ways did the group’s energy and focus impact the work today?
What was the most successful moment of collaboration during the session?
How did you use space, props, or costumes to enhance the work?
How did you support your peers during the rehearsal?
Did everyone in the group have an opportunity to contribute?
How did you experiment with the material?
What feedback did you receive, and how will you apply it moving forward?
What did you personally achieve in today’s rehearsal?
What do you think you could have done differently to improve your contribution?
What worked well creatively, and why?
How well did the ensemble work together today?
How did your group make decisions about creative choices?
What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
What did you personally achieve in today’s rehearsal?
How can the group improve its teamwork in future rehearsals?
Were there any creative ideas that didn’t work as expected? What can you learn from that?
TEACHER GUIDE
Set the Context Begin by explaining to students that the goal of Reflection Circles is to think critically about their rehearsal process and explore different aspects of their work. Select a Question You or a student can choose a number from the circles on the screen.
Click the number to reveal a question from one of the three categories:
- Personal Reflection: Focuses on individual contributions and growth.
- Group Dynamics & Collaboration: Examines teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
- Creative Choices & Ideas: Explores artistic decisions, challenges, and inspirations.
Facilitate Engagement Choose how students will respond to the question. Options include:
- Individual jot-downs or written responses (great for personal reflection).
- Pair work to encourage sharing and comparison of ideas.
- Ensemble group discussions to explore shared experiences and insights.
- Whole-class discussions for broader reflection and shared learning.
Encourage Deeper Exploration
Prompt students to elaborate on their answers with specific examples from their rehearsal process or devised piece. Repeat and Rotate Select additional questions from different categories to ensure a well-rounded reflection. Wrap Up Close the session by summarising key insights, encouraging students to apply their reflections to their next rehearsals, and celebrating their progress.
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DEVISING
REFLECTION
CIRCLES
ENTER
10
PERSONAL REFLECTION
CREATIVE CHOICES & IDEAS
GROUP DYNAMICS & COLLABORATION
10
10
DEVISING DRAMA AND THEATRE
How did you manage your energy and focus throughout the rehearsal?
Did you discover anything new about your character or the narrative today?
Were there any moments of miscommunication or conflict? How were they resolved?
How did the physicality, voice, or staging evolve during the rehearsal?
What inspired the choices you made in your performance or direction?
How did today’s rehearsal make you feel as a performer?
Did you take any creative risks? What was the result?
What would you like to try or explore further in the next rehearsal?
What specific skills or techniques did you focus on improving?
How did you push yourself out of your comfort zone today?
What role did you play in the collaborative process today?
What creative decisions were made in today’s rehearsal, and why?
How did the rehearsal process today contribute to the overall vision of the piece?
How did the group respond to feedback or challenges during the rehearsal?
In what ways did the group’s energy and focus impact the work today?
What was the most successful moment of collaboration during the session?
How did you use space, props, or costumes to enhance the work?
How did you support your peers during the rehearsal?
Did everyone in the group have an opportunity to contribute?
How did you experiment with the material?
What feedback did you receive, and how will you apply it moving forward?
What did you personally achieve in today’s rehearsal?
What do you think you could have done differently to improve your contribution?
What worked well creatively, and why?
How well did the ensemble work together today?
How did your group make decisions about creative choices?
What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
What did you personally achieve in today’s rehearsal?
How can the group improve its teamwork in future rehearsals?
Were there any creative ideas that didn’t work as expected? What can you learn from that?
TEACHER GUIDE
Set the Context Begin by explaining to students that the goal of Reflection Circles is to think critically about their rehearsal process and explore different aspects of their work. Select a Question You or a student can choose a number from the circles on the screen. Click the number to reveal a question from one of the three categories:
- Personal Reflection: Focuses on individual contributions and growth.
- Group Dynamics & Collaboration: Examines teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
- Creative Choices & Ideas: Explores artistic decisions, challenges, and inspirations.
Facilitate Engagement Choose how students will respond to the question. Options include:Encourage Deeper Exploration Prompt students to elaborate on their answers with specific examples from their rehearsal process or devised piece. Repeat and Rotate Select additional questions from different categories to ensure a well-rounded reflection. Wrap Up Close the session by summarising key insights, encouraging students to apply their reflections to their next rehearsals, and celebrating their progress.