Drama in Education: Exploring Key Research Concepts and Effective Strategies

ISBN-13: 9781032084879 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 208 str.

Ása Helga Ragnarsdóttir; Hákon Sæberg Björnsson

Opis

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.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Fundamental pillars of educationÁsa Helga Ragnarsdóttir I. Literacy 2. Language learning through drama Rannveig Björk Thorkelsdóttir and Ása Helga Ragnarsdóttir 3. Performing literacy and social mediaKristian Nødtvedt Knudsen and Daniel Schofield II. Sustainability 4.Artful teaching of drama-based storyline Anna-Lena Østern III. Health and welfare 5. Advancing social and emotional well-being through drama Helen Cahill 6. 'I am just talking and talking. I have to stop, but this is so funny': Stories from immigrant students in drama classes Ása Helga Ragnarsdóttir and Hafdís Guðjónsdóttir IV. Democracy and human rights7. No direction home: Process drama as a response to new nationalisms Peter O'Connor and Moema Gregorzewski V. Equality 8.Drama, diversity and equality: Working creatively together towards socialinclusion Jo Raphael 9. Imagining the possible: Using drama for gender equality in schools Christine Hatton VI. Creativity 10. Living through creativity Adam Bethlenfalvy 11. Drama, inclusion and development of play-competence in kindergarten Merete Cornét Sørensen 12. Conclusion Ása Helga Ragnarsdóttir

O autorze

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.