Drama in education

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This thesis is a study of how and under what circumstances taking on a theatrical character can positively influence the development of the adolescent and young adult self. By interviewing five actors (Hamlet from Hamlet, Romeo from Romeo and Juliet), Mot

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

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Explores the process of researching and creating Rehearsing for Life, an applied theatre and playmaking program for a community of off-track learners.--Abstract.

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

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The transformative power of theatre on the lives of individuals is well established. Its ability to transform an institution as a whole is not generally recognized. Over a two-year period, The Park Street School experimented with drama's transformative po

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

Overview "This thesis project explores reasons for implementing SEL practices into educational theatre. Productions offer opportunities for collaboration, creativity, celebration and learning. Research shows that learning cannot happen when students are in crisis mode. Schools have reopened in 2021-2022, but many educators will agree; learning isn't happening. This project focuses on a production at a school south of Boston that has been suffering with racial tensions, violence, and a fractured sense...

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

Overview "Since 2020, when COVID-19 began sweeping through the country, students have had a lot of changes surrounding their education and curriculum. They've had to navigate different forms of instruction, ever-changing mask mandates, and pooled testing. Due to these circumstances, lots of decisions regarding their education were made for them. For my Thesis Project, I facilitated a gentle Playmaking process with an underserved, urban, eight-grade classroom, to explore how creating a play based...

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This paper reflects on a project using integrative drama to create a three-week astronomy for fifth grade students. It discusses the process of creating the curriculum as well as the outcomes of three of the lessons taught to fifth grade students. Both th

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

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Creative drama is an approach to teaching that incorporates theatre, movement, and the imagination. Under the guidance of a leader, a group creates a dramatic story in which both the leader and students play multiple roles. My interest in creative drama

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...a practical handbook designed for theatre educators working with adolescents. The purpose of this project is to examine the use of theatre for social change techniques and performance techniques to support young people coping with identity issues. -- a

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

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Reflects on a project integrating fairytale structures with playmaking, an emerging field in theatre education. It describes the process of an intergenerational group during twenty playmaking sessions that drew on Vladimir Propp's fairytale morphologies a

Scope and Content Note From the Series: 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...

Overview "The significance of the following qualitative research is to emphasize the vitality of joy in the pediatric healthcare field, specifically analyzing how drama-based pedagogy and applied theatre techniques can support creative and joyful moments for pediatric patients with chronic blood illnesses, such as sickle cell and hemophilia, and various forms of cancers. In an effort to evaluate how laughter, smiles, and community bonding can uplift patients both in and out of hospital settings, I...

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What is theatre education? The purpose of this document is to provide definition and application of this discipline and align it with the other foundational elements found in the elementary school curriculum. -- abstract.

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"This study aims to examine and describe the experience of educators using Theatre of the Oppressed as a pedagogical methodology in antiracism education with white adolescents. The focus of this study was to understand both how educators use and adapt Theatre of the Oppressed to teach antiracism curricula to white adolescents, and what educators experience using Theatre of the Oppressed to teach antiracism curricula to white adolescents." --Abstract.

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As the latest research suggests, 30% of students are either bullies or victims, and though many adults still see bullying as 'just part of being a kid,' bullying can lead to many negative effects for victims, including suicide. Anti-bullying legislation h