
ATCL Teaching (Speech and Drama)
Trinity Guildhall Diplomas Studies (2013-14)
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.
Unit |
Contents |
1 Principles of Teaching |
Theories of teaching and specific knowledge on drama. (A two hour written exam.) |
2 Teaching experience |
Submit two case studies, and two examples of original teaching materials |
3 Practical applications |
30 minutes lesson demonstration before an external examiner and 15 minutes viva voce |
Program Details
Prerequisite: Age 18 or above. Have a good command of English.
Lessons: A total of 20 lessons (4 lessons for comment on Unit 2)
Date: Thursday, from Oct, 2013 to May, 2014
Lesson |
Date |
Lesson |
Date |
1 |
Oct 17, 2013 |
9 |
Jan 9, 2014 |
2 |
Oct 24, 2013 |
10 |
Jan 23, 2014 |
3 |
Oct 31, 2013 |
11 |
Feb 13, 2014 |
4 |
Nov 14, 2013 |
12 |
Feb 20, 2014 |
5 |
Nov 21, 2013 |
13 |
Mar 6, 2014 |
6 |
Nov 28, 2013 |
14 |
Mar 20, 2014 |
7 |
Dec 5, 2013 |
15 |
Apr 10, 2014 |
8 |
Dec 19, 2013 |
16 |
Apr 24, 2014 |
Time: 7:30-9:00pm (90 min)
Venue: tbc
Program Directors: Dr. Wong Lai Ping (PhD. FTCL)
Tuition Fee: $20,000 (The fee includes tuition and course materials, but NOT examination fees)
A 10% early bird discount is offered for applying on or before July 31, 2012
A 25% discount is offered for full time students.
Application: Fill out the【Application form for TCL Course】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, 2013 (Early bird deadline is July 31, 2013)
Enquiry: Feel free to contact us at 9629 7020 (Miss Wong)
Briefing Session
In order to let teachers know more about Trinity Guildhall ATCL/LTCL Diplomas Studies, the Association is organizing a briefing session for the program.
Details of the briefing session are as below:
Date : June 28, 2013 (Fri)
Time: 8:00-9:00pm
Venue: Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin, NT
Speaker: Dr Tsin Tak Shun (PhD, FTCL)
Application: Download the Briefing Session Form, fill out the【Reply Slip of Briefing Session】and fax / email to us

LTCL Teaching (Speech and Drama)
Trinity Guildhall Diplomas Studies (2013-14)
Qualification of an LTCL Diploma
- The qualification of an LTCL Diploma is comparable to those of other qualifications available at Level 6 in the National Qualifications Framework, or a degree level of study.
- It is recognized globally across 50 English speaking countries including England, Wales and North Ireland.
Aims of program
- Prepare the candidate for pursuing an LTCL 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.
Learning outcomes
For successful completion of this qualification candidates will be able to:
- engage effectively in a range of teaching environments
- execute work effectively with a high degree of professionalism, taking full responsibility for the teaching environment
- integrate complex material into the learning process
- demonstrate a high level of creativity and originality in developing and presenting media, materials and concepts
- reflect critically upon their own practice and that of others
- demonstrate command of subject knowledge and commensurate confidence in developing the skills and knowledge of the learners, providing inspiration and motivation
- teach skills, understanding and knowledge based on familiarity with current and historical literature in the relevant subject.
Program Structure
The program comprises 3 units of the LTCL requirement, all of which must be passed for successful completion of the diploma.
Unit |
Contents |
1 Principles of Teaching |
A written paper of 2 and a half hours on theories of teaching and specific knowledge on drama. The candidate should demonstrate:
|
2 Teaching experience |
Case studies and Scheme of works.
|
3 Practical applications |
Lesson Demonstration and viva voce.
|
Program Details
Prerequisite: Age 19 or above. A holder of ATCL in teaching Speech and Drama.
Lessons: A total of 30 lessons (12 lessons for Unit 2)
Date: Wednesday, from Oct, 2013 to May, 2014
Lesson |
Date |
Lesson |
Date |
1 |
Oct 16, 2013 |
10 |
Jan 22, 2014 |
2 |
Oct 23, 2013 |
11 |
Feb 12, 2014 |
3 |
Oct 30, 2013 |
12 |
Feb 19, 2014 |
4 |
Nov 13, 2013 |
13 |
Feb 26, 2014 |
5 |
Nov 20, 2013 |
14 |
Mar 5, 2014 |
6 |
Nov 27, 2013 |
15 |
Mar 12, 2014 |
7 |
Dec 4, 2013 |
16 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
8 |
Dec 18, 2013 |
17 |
April 9, 2014 |
9 |
Jan 08, 2014 |
18 |
Apr 23, 2014 |
Time: 7:30-9:00pm (90 min)
Venue: tbc
Director: Dr. Wong Lai Ping (PhD. FTCL)
Tuition Fee: $39,000 (The fee includes tuition and course materials, but NOT examination fees)
A 10% early bird discount is offered for applying on or before July 31, 2012
A 25% discount is offered for full time students.
Application: Fill out the 【Application form for TCL Course】and mail it with a cheque payable
to “Hong Kong Teachers Drama Association Ltd” to “Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin, NT.”
Attn: Miss Wong Lai Ping
Mailing Address: Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin, NT. Attn: Dr Wong Lai Ping
Deadline: Aug 31, 2013 (Early bird deadline is July 31, 2013)
Enquiry: Feel free to contact us at 9629 7020 (Miss Wong)
Briefing Session
In order to let teachers know more about Trinity Guildhall ATCL Diplomas Studies, the Association is organizing a briefing session for the program. Details of the briefing session are as below:
Date : June 28, 2013 (Fri)
Time: 8:00-9:00pm
Venue: Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School, Yue Tin Court, Shatin, NT
Speaker: Dr Tsin Tak Shun (PhD, FTCL)
Application: Download the Briefing Session Form, fill out the【Reply Slip of Briefing Session】and fax / email to us
About LTCL Diploma
- Speech and Drama has become important in the formal curriculum at schools as either an independent subject or a teaching strategy.
- Pursuing an LTCL Diploma enables the candidate to plan and implement a Speech and Drama curriculum to a group of learners.
Do fill out the 【Reply Slip】below and fax / email to us if you want to join the briefing session.