Pedagogy/Practice in Theatre for Youth

Catalog description

This course provides methods and materials for drama structures and activities as applied to the elementary classroom. Participants will explore how to use drama as a tool for transfer across the curriculum, as well as a way to motivate students, build classroom community and manage the classroom. Participants will investigate through the lens of a teaching artist, classroom teacher and/or drama teacher how to adapt the work to suit their needs, and collaboratively present lessons. This course is cross-listed with EDUC-242