Course Overview
This course explores the use of drama as an educational tool to enhance learning across various subjects. Drama in education incorporates acting, improvisation, storytelling, and scriptwriting to engage students in interactive and experiential learning. Through hands-on activities, participants will develop essential skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning.
Aims and Objectives
- Introduce participants to drama techniques for educational purposes.
- Enhance students’ engagement and understanding through dramatic storytelling and role-play.
- Develop creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
- Use drama as a tool for social-emotional learning and self-expression.
- Apply drama strategies to various subjects, making learning more immersive and effective.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Utilize drama techniques to enrich educational experiences.
- Foster creativity and self-expression in students through dramatic activities.
- Design and implement engaging drama-based lessons.
- Apply improvisation and storytelling to enhance learning.
- Develop students’ communication and collaboration skills through role-playing.
- Use drama for emotional intelligence development and social learning.
Daily Program
Day 1: Introduction to Drama in Education
- Icebreaker: Improvisational games and warm-up activities.
- Overview of drama techniques and their educational benefits.
- Group activity: Expressing emotions through body language and movement.
Day 2: Storytelling and Scriptwriting
- Fundamentals of storytelling in education.
- Workshop: Creating short scripts based on curriculum topics.
- Role-play: Bringing written scripts to life in small groups.
Day 3: Improvisation and Creativity in Learning
- Exploring improvisation techniques for spontaneous thinking.
- Classroom applications of drama-based problem-solving.
- Interactive exercises: Adapting improvisation for different age groups.
Day 4: Drama and Social-Emotional Learning
- Using drama to develop empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Theatre for social change: Addressing real-world issues through drama.
- Group performances and constructive peer feedback.
Day 5: Integrating Drama Across Subjects
- Workshop: Designing drama-infused lesson plans.
- Simulated teaching practice using drama strategies.
- Course reflection, feedback session, and certificate distribution.
Mobility Activities
- Theatre Workshop Visit: Observing professional drama educators in action.
- Cultural and Historical Tour: Exploring drama’s role in history and education.
- School Collaboration Project: Implementing drama activities with students in a real classroom setting.
- Community Drama Event: Engaging in interactive performances with local participants.
Assessment Methods
- Participation in drama activities and role-playing exercises.
- Development of scriptwriting and storytelling projects.
- Peer and instructor feedback on performances.
- Final project: Designing and presenting a drama-based lesson.