2. Drama – Why It’s Important
Arts Education – vital for holistic education
Often forgotten.
It has been proven to improve achievement in literacy
and numeracy.
Not all kids are pen/paper learners.
I recommend reading “Champions of Change.”
Teacher fear – “oh no, they’re out of their seats!”
SO...
3. What Are We Currently Using?
Blogging – class and individual.
Digital Portfolio –
Google Docs Trial – collaborative script writing.
Radio Plays Using Audacity.
4. Video/The Connected Classroom
Xtra-normal.
Webcame on DET laptop.
Filming performances and writing critiques.
Consider buddying up with another school and
performing over the video conferencing network.
5. Role Play in English & Maths
Sometimes good old fashioned ideas help. These are
great for both primary and high school:
Dress up and present a short monologue as your
character.
Create a set box for a scene in a book you’re reading
together.
Create the shapes you are learning about in maths.
Practise counting money and numbers by having kids
form groups. From here get the kids to work together on
a group problem.
6. For The Science, PE, HSIE Teachers
Re-enact a scientific experiment. Become the different
metals, chemicals and show the reaction physically
without words.
Role play risk taking situations and how they can be
avoided.
In HSIE pick a historic event and imagine you are
journalists at a press conference covering the event.
7. Different Learning Styles
Remember that not all kids are pen and paper learners.
If you’re having trouble engaging kids these ideas
might be a good way to encourage them to take a
renewed interest in your subject.
Consider visiting:
Curriculum Support – not just for DET teachers.
Improvisation Encyclopedia – Google it. Great games.
http://www.drama-teaching.com
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