Considers the pedagogy of teaching theater to college students who will be secondary school drama teachers, including available instructional materials and lack of methods courses. Calls for creation of a complete pedagogy for secondary school theater. (PA)

Recognizes the importance of performance-based assessment in theater education because so many of the skills and concepts that are taught cannot be measured in a traditional paper and pencil test. Suggests the basic goal of performance-based assessment is to create an environment where students can show higher-order thinking skills. Gives a brief…