Teaching Strategies Theatre

<Prerequisite: Restricted to juniors and seniors This course offers a wide variety of engaged learning strategies that serve to nurture the self-esteem, motivation and creativity of the child. Students are introduced, through theory, practical applications and a variety of drama based projects, to the use of implementation of creative drama strategies in the elementary or secondary school classroom. A multitude of theatre games, exercises and drama strategies that enliven teaching and spark the creativity of both the student and teacher are offered. Connections to the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework are made to further bolster the rationale for drama infusion in the classroom. Offered spring semester.