Drama and Theatre Strategies for ELD Students

ISBN-13: 9783838371962 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 68 str.

Jennifer Hamm

Opis

This book examines the benefits of implementing drama and theatre activities into an ELD classroom. The research examines the effectiveness of drama and theatre activities for improving students English speaking skills and increasing student confidence with their English speaking abilities. The results demonstrate the increase in student motivation and enthusiasm for performing theatre plays and the immense benefits these drama srategies have on language development.

O autorze

Jennifer Hamm grew up in South Lake Tahoe with a natural passion for outdoor activities and writing. Jennifer earned her BA in English literature at UC Santa Cruz and then spent two years in Sydney finishing her MA in English at the University of New South Wales. Jennifer is currently a high school English teacher in Truckee, California.