COURSE DESCRIPTION: Drama for Educators
Implement Drama & Increase Student Involvement in Class
In a typical class, students often are required to use their receptive skills more than their productive skills. Educators tend to base their teaching on textbooks or worksheets, leaving little time for creative experiences. Meanwhile, drama techniques, also known as drama strategies, are perceived as everyday tools of the creative teacher. They help to develop speaking skills and implement understanding and creativity in the classroom. They can enhance performance skills and be used to actively involve students in their learning.
Encourage Creativity And Boost Motivation
As lack of student engagement is a significant challenge for teachers, implementing
drama-based lessons may enhance student learning through increased engagement and
motivation in-class activities. This is also tied to improvements in student behavior, improved
learning outcomes, and greater respect for the rights of others.
Generate Positive Impact on Multiple Levels
High levels of student engagement can also reduce early school leaving. Introducing drama-based techniques has a positive effect on teachers, as well; scientists found that low engagement is a contributing factor in teacher burnout, and that increasing engagement can both reduce teacher burnout and improve teacher self-efficacy.
LEARNING OUTCOMES – Participant is going to acquire the following competences:
-Know how to use drama strategies to improve language proficiency and develop collaborative learning abilities
-Implement drama techniques to improve vocabulary acquisition, fluency, communication and pronunciation in language teaching
-Help students overcome fear of public speaking with drama activities
-Improve their and student’s soft skills
-Use improvisation to help students improve their critical thinking skills and help them become aware of the nature of their mistakes.
This course aims to help teachers provide an authentic, active learning experience for their
students by introducing teachers to drama-based strategies and helping them apply these
concepts to their lessons. Participants will also learn about project-based learning, grow and
develop professionally and build strong relationships with colleagues from all over Europe!
