Youth Unscripted: Forum Theatre Programming and Social Emotional Learning, 2020
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2020
Creator
- Tarnower, Holly M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
80 pages (80 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"This thesis provides evidence of forum theatre programs supporting Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies. Specifically, the thesis looks at an after-school program, called Youth Unscripted (YU), for Boston Public High School students. The author served as the facilitator for YU during this thesis. Fourteen students from six different schools participated in the program once a week from October 2019 to March 2020. This thesis looks specifically at three workshops conducted consecutively in February 2020. The findings are based on active participant observations from the author, transcripts from the workshops, and individual interviews with students following the workshops. The thesis provides specific examples of YU engaging skills associated with each SEL competency. The author concludes that YU's unique ability to engage SEL skills is rooted in the "sense of community" built in the YU classroom which creates an environment in which students feel safe and empowered to increase their academic engagement." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
80 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu