DRAMA IN EDUCATION -Using drama as a tool in teaching and learning

DRAMA IN EDUCATION -Using drama as a tool in teaching and learning (6-DAY/ 7-DAY COURSE) LIMASSOL

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

• understanding drama conventions and ways of creating meaning and engagement
• understanding the potential Drama in Education has for providing context for teaching/learning
• providing and exercising creative ideas for successful implementation of drama in the curriculum
• improving the ability to use innovative student-centered pedagogical approaches
• increased confidence in communicating in English
• increased 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.

Course schedule

DAY 1

What is ‘Drama in Education’?
Introductory drama activities
The importance of DiE
Activities for team building
History of DiE
ICT tools for finding resourses

DAY 2

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

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).