Using Drama for Learning – how and why it works

Perspective Article

Published on: September 12, 2019

6 min read

Up-skilling teachers in ‘drama for learning’ It is worth all teachers knowing some drama strategies and conventions and how to use them effectively. There are many drama strategies that can be used effectively by teachers of any subject, yet most teachers know few. With some ‘drama for learning’ CPD, teachers can learn many strategies and how to create and sustain imagined worlds with children, within which real learning happens enjoyably. Most children will have experienced a few basic drama strategies in English lessons (usually hot-seating, freeze-frame or ‘Conscience Alley’). Some will also experienced well-taught, ‘whole class drama’ lessons and, if so, they often talk with more insight about what drama offers: Drama is great. It’s my favourite lesson. When I do things in drama, I can sort of see them. In drama you can actually do it and you can really understand it. Baldwin, 2009 Dramatic play, drama and theatre Drama for learning works with all ages,

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