drama in education
englische Dramapädagogik
tricks and treats

teachers: apply drama techniques to
foreign language teaching
- and enjoy the treats

learners: experience learning
through drama
-and do the trick!

April 2007

ETAS Basel

 

From ‘hot seating’ to ‘still image’ – drama techniques for the classroom

Have you ever been tempted to bring a poem or short story to your classroom but were worried your students would not have the linguistic skills to discuss it? Are you looking for new approaches to work with texts in your advanced classes? Or would you simply like to bring new dynamics to your classroom?

In our workshop, we will use various drama techniques that can be applied to all sorts of texts: fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose. Drama helps students to move away from pure intellectual analysis and approach issues for discussion via physical and emotional involvement. This sets linguistic resources free and helps to acquire new ones through kinaesthetic, visual and auditive learning.

The workshop is suitable for teachers of lower intermediate to advanced classes. Age-range: teenagers and adults. Be prepared for a lot of practical work involving physical activity. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.