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Author West, Keith, 1950-

Title Inspired drama teaching : a practical guide for teachers / Keith West
Published New York : Continuum International Publishing Group, [2011]
©2011

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Description ix, 163 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Why drama is important: a defence of the subject -- 2. Exploring drama -- 3. Stimulating drama -- 4. Elements of drama -- 5. Drama as a medium -- 6. Working together -- 7. Engaging the students -- 8. Drama across the curriculum -- 9. Choosing options, assessment and revision -- Appendix. Exam board specification/websites
Summary Publisher's description: Inspired Drama Teaching is packed full of practical ideas to inspire your students and colleagues. This book offers tips and ideas on everything a teacher of secondary drama needs to cover, including: Explorative strategies, such as role play and forum-theatre; Activities for making use of stimuli, such as scripts and music; Ideas for incorporating the elements of drama, such as rhythm and characterisation; Approaching drama as a medium, through the use of mime and make-up. This book includes a chapter on getting the students to work collaboratively, and one on making use of ICT within drama. There is also a chapter dedicated to embodying drama and dramatic techniques across the curriculum, so you can get your colleagues excited about drama as well. There's a handy exam specification matrix online too. Inspired Drama Teaching isn't only for teachers just beginning their careers on the school stage, even experienced drama and English teachers will find plenty of new ideas and activities
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 160) and index
Subject Drama in education.
Drama -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
LC no. 2011008054
ISBN 1441155813 (paperback)
9781441155818 (paperback)