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My thoughts about Drama

Being a drama student myself, I have always enjoyed being a part of stage performance since young. I enjoy bringing in drama element into my classroom as i feel it helps me connect with the children better. It helps me build relationships with them at ease and furthermore, I see noticeable benefits for the children as well.I certainly do agree with Vygotsky’s thoughts on dramatization (Gupta, 2006). advocated that children can come to know of others when they comes to know of themselves first. I believe that there is productive and purposeful interact created when children dramatize. Drama helps children develop good oratory skills. Children with good oral skills find it easier to make friends and adapt to new situations (Beetlestone, 1998). Children also learning components of orals skills such as voice projection and clarity in speech as well. Subtle cues such as mannerism, understanding feelings, expression and perspectives are also other components that children acquire. Considering the important components of drama, i created a learning experience plan under the theme of The Gruffalo.

 

 

Similar to the attached video, in my learning plan, i do provide opportunities for the children to act out on their own and also wirh my assistance if they need verbal cues on stage presence. I will also help them to give prompts if they forget their lines. 

According to  the NEL Framework, it iss importance for educators to understand the children’s capacity and extend our guidance by planning appropriate learning experiences for children (MOE, 2015).

Children’s stories can be used to plan a holistic curriculum for different themes (Isbell & Raines, 2013).  The possibilities of linking high quality children’s picture storybooks with themes aren’t limited only to teachers’ imaginations but along with the children’s needs and development level. There are many famous children’s books which are indeed suitable when planning curriculum and projects. When selecting the stories, the most important factor to bear mind is that the story that is chosen suitable for the children it is intended for. The content of the story has to be relevant, interesting, appealing and memorable. The story illustration have to be clear and attractive. It has to support children’s understanding as well.  Here are different stories provided by Polka Theatre from the UN. They a have a selection of teacher resource packs based on their main house productions. The good news? The downloads are FREE! Download them today!

Using stories in Drama 

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This is one of my favourite videos which is an nterview with David Farmer for NILE Online. David discusses his background and explains why and how drama can support language learning. He talks about drama across the curriculum and describes his favourite drama activity. This something that educators can watch and learn how important drama is to language development. 

References

 

Texts

 

Beetlestone, F 1998. Creative Children, Imaginative Teaching. Buckingham Open University Press

 

Gupta, A, 2006, Early childhood education, postcolonial theory, and teaching practices in India: Balancing Vygotsky and the Veda, New York, Palgrave Macmillan.

 

Isbell , R. & Raines, S. C., 2013. Creativity and the Arts with Young Children. 3rd ed. California: Cengage Learning .

 

M.O.E. Singapore, 2013, Nurturing Early Learners: A Curriculum for Kindergartens in Singapore. Vol. 2, Aesthetics and Creative Expression. Designed by LOUD! Productions Pte Ltd. Republic of Singapore M.O.E. 2013.

 

Videos

 

Nicholas K, 2013, Speech & Drama: The Gruffalo, YouTube, 23 December 2015,

< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVU0aP7AG0A>

 

David F, 2015, David Farmer Drama Interview, YouTube, 23 December 2015,

< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZDHZOwzmiQ>

 

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http://www.polkatheatre.com/

 

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