Overview

Broadly speaking, Drama in Education (DiE): using drama as a tool in teaching and learning is designed for, and dedicated to teachers
• who are looking for meaningful ways of reflecting on their professional practice
• who wish to engage with pedagogic issues and widen their understanding of the methods and practice of creative teaching/learning through drama
• who are looking to revitalize and energize their approach to teaching
• who wish to enhance and refresh their skills in delivering subject content in/through English
As participants come from different European countries, the course is also a valuable exercise in community building and international understanding. The course is 6-day, however there is the possibility to extend it to 7-day.

The cost for 6-day course is 480 euro and for 7-day course is 560 euro. It includes course fees, course material, entrance to museums and tours.

Objectives

During the course, participants will:
• understand dramatic conventions and ways of creating meaning and engagement
• understand the potential of Drama in Education to provide a teaching/learning framework
• providing and exercising creative ideas for successful implementation of drama in the curriculum
• improving the ability to use innovative student-centered pedagogical approaches
• practice ICT & AI tools for creating activities and senarios
• increase confidence in communication in English
• increase intercultural awareness

Methodology

The working methods that are used are highly practical and participatory. The experiential method is used to encourage the search for contemporary pedagogical theories and teaching approaches. The hands-on approach is used to examine real examples, case studies, surveys and simulations. The group activities foster mutual learning, cooperation and collaboration between participants. The discussions encourage sharing ideas, intercultural dialogue and the exchange of good practices between the participants. Social, networking and cultural activities give participants the opportunity to establish professional cooperation and links with teachers, staff, schools and organisations in Europe. At the end of the course, participants fill in an e-questionnaire for evaluation.

Preparation

After confirming registration, participants will be informed about the details of the course (arrival, daily programme). Participants will be able to introduce themselves and bring a few examples of routines and practices that they apply to their teaching.

Course Schedule

DAY 1

• Introduction
• What is ‘Drama in Education’?
• Introductory drama activities
• The importance of DiE
• Activities for team building
• History of DiE

DAY 2

• ICT tools for finding resourses
• Visit to Limassol Old city center, Carob Mill Museum, Medieval Castle & Museum and other monuments.
• Doing activities in the city center
• Data collection for the group work

DAY 3

• Practicing AI tools for senarios
• The goals of DiE
• What are the basic elements of Drama?
• Drama and Multiple intelligences theory
• Theatre Vs Drama
• Drama activities for concentration
• The role of the teacher in DiE
• Designing costumes for drama activities.
• Group work

DAY 4

• DiE as a creative practice
• Drama activities for improving self-expression
• Drama methods & techniques
• Drama method: ‘Mantle of the Expert’
• Visit to Kourion ancient theater & archaeological site.
• Discussion about activities in archaeological sites.
• Group work

DAY 5

• Drama activities for building a character
• Drama activities for the acceptance of diversity
• Thematic extensions
• Visit to the Theatre Museum
• Municipal Garden
• Data collection for group work.

DAY 6

• Drama activities for developing physicality
• Drama in Education in different countries
• Participants complete the group work
• Presentation of group work
• Review of the course
• Certificates

DAY 7 (optional)

• TOUR TO PAPHOS TOWN
  It includes a tour with 5-stops (9:00 am- 5:00 pm)
  • Tomb of the kings
  • Catacomb of Agia Solomoni
  • Paphos Archaeological Park with Roman mosaics
  • Paphos Medieval Castle and port
  • Petra tou Romiou (birthplace of Aphrodite).

Courses Fees

480 euro (6-day) & 560 euro (7-day)

Offers on request for longer trainings.

Sessions

• 10.02.2024 – 15.02.2024
• 23.03.2024 – 28.03.2024
• 18.05.2024 – 23.05.2024
• 20.07.2024 – 25.07.2024
• 12.10.2024 – 17.10.2024
• 16.11.2024 – 21.11.2024
• 08.02.2025 – 13.02.2025
• 22.03.2025 – 27.03.2025
• 17.05.2025 – 22.05.2025
• 14.06.2025 – 19.06.2025
• 30.08.2025 – 04.09.2025
• 04.10.2025 – 09.10.2025
• 08.11.2025 – 13.11.2025