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As schools have become more aware of their role in addressing personal and social issues, the importance of 'values and attitudes' have begun shaping education and curricula worldwide. Drama in Education explores the six fundamental pillars of the national curriculum guide of Iceland in relation to these changing values and attitudes.
Focusing on the importance of human relations, this book explores literacy, sustainability, health and welfare, democracy and human rights, equality and creativity. It demonstrates the capability of drama as a teaching strategy for effectively working towards these fundamental pillars and reflects on how drama in education can be used to empower children to become healthy, creative individuals and active members in a democratic society.
Offering research-based examples of using drama successfully in different educational contexts and considering practical challenges within the classroom, Drama in Education: Exploring Key Research Concepts and Effective Strategies is an essential guide for any modern drama teacher.
List of contents
1. Introduction: Fundamental pillars of education I. Literacy 2. Language learning through drama 3. Performing literacy and social media II. Sustainability 4. Artful teaching of drama-based storyline III. Health and welfare 5. Advancing social and emotional well-being through drama 6. 'I am just talking and talking. I have to stop, but this is so funny': Stories from immigrant students in drama classes IV. Democracy and human rights 7. No direction home: Process drama as a response to new nationalisms V. Equality 8. Drama, diversity and equality: Working creatively together towards social inclusion 9. Imagining the possible: Using drama for gender equality in schools VI. Creativity 10. Living through creativity 11. Drama, inclusion and development of play-competence in kindergarten 12. Conclusion
About the author
Ása Helga Ragnarsdóttir is an adjunct lecturer in drama and theatre education at the University of Iceland, School of Education.
Hákon Sæberg Björnsson is an M.Ed. graduate from the University of Iceland.
Summary
This book demonstrates the capability of drama as a teaching strategy and reflects on how drama in education can be used to empower children to become healthy, creative individuals and active members in a democratic society.
