Role Play I:Teacher in Role

Catalog description

The technique of 'stepping into the shoes of someone else' is at the heart of educational drama. This course focuses on the use of role play as a strategy in the classroom and similar settings, and it explores how teachers may employ this complex convention. It will define those characteristics that are specific to educational role-play and will provide participants with opportunities to practice the techniques and skills required or its successful implementation. The course will focus primarily on the strategy of teach-in-role. Students will be required to complete a written assignment.