drama in education Switzerland

ETAS 23rd AGM and Convention

January 12/13 2008, Lugano

Dipping under the water – drama techniques to explore the hidden chunk of the iceberg

Would Nick in Hemingway’s short story have joined his father to the Indian Camp if he had known what was going to be ahead of him? How satisfied was he with his father’s answers to his questions? – The end of the text is the beginning of the reader’s exploration. In our workshop, we will venture on a journey of interpretation via drama techniques: characters from short stories on the hot seat, being sent down a conscience alley, dead characters brought back to life, their thoughts tracked – to name but a few.

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.