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Just how conventional are the Drama conventions?
If you’ve been teaching drama for any length of time, or even if you’re new to it, you’ve probably seen/heard the phrase “drama conventions” more times than you can count. It floats through curriculum documents, assessment descriptors, and teacher conversations like...
Practical Strategies to Create a Positive and Safe Drama Classroom Environment
Drama flourishes through imagination, risk-taking, and emotional expression — but none of that can occur unless students feel safe. The drama classroom is unlike any other space in the school: students are on their feet, talking, moving, and collaborating. That is why...
Meet Creative Arts Circles — Arts Education Resources Done Differently
Here’s the gist: a group of dedicated arts educators come together in “writing circles” to collaborate on high-quality teaching units for Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts.