Practice Makes Perfect: Seeking an Alternate Route to Rote Learning Through the Use of Theater, 2022
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
- 2022
Creator
- Brown, Kelsey (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
72 pages (72 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Neuro-divergent education can feel like a race against the clock. How can educators get these students up to speed, give them life skills and social-emotional skills, while still providing them with a meaningful education? Educators, specialists, caregivers, and the students themselves, seem to be fighting an uphill battle. This study seeks to examine alternatives to rote learning through the use of theater. A sub-separate preschool class participated in weekly theater lessons for a month. Their peer-to-peer interactions were closely observed by teachers across all the different environments they inhabit daily. The results align with the current findings of the studies that use theater with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. Across all the students who participated, there was an increase in independent initiation of peer interactions, an increase in verbal language between peers, and an increase in vocalizations of needs." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
72 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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