What:
I never realized how many different aspects drama can be incorporated into teaching. I loved that through drama you can slowly make students feel comfortable enough to perform in front of their peers. It can be used in social studies, health, art, science and every other topic. Even math.
So What:
Some of the activities I will most likely use are: Interview or thought tracking, pantomime, Guided imagery/visualization, Freeze frame, and Narration. These are the tools I could easily introduce to my class because they come naturally to me. I could easily explain and model them to my class and then enjoy watching them learn while "playing."
Now What:
I plan to use some type of drama activity weekly (at least) when I begin teaching my students. This is such a great way to cement a concept into students' minds while enjoying the time spent with each other. I have printed out the 21 Red Hot Process Drama tools on one page and plan to refer to it often (from my Creative Arts Reference Binder I am compiling) as I look ahead to future lessons.
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