Teaching the Primary Curriculum through Drama

by Clipson-Boyles; Suzi

• ISBN13: 9780415666770
• ISBN10: 0415666775
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2016-03-08
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

"The text is extraordinarily succinct, very well organised and highly readable. Each chapter examines in depth specific aspects of teaching and learning in drama and well-chosen practical examples can readily be adopted by teachers. A 'must' for all primary schools."Drama (the Journal of National Drama)Review of 'Drama in Primary English teaching'Using Drama across the Primary Curriculum provides teachers and trainee teachers with an inspiring and practical approach to using drama for learning across the primary curriculum. It provides clear guidance on the every-day use of drama in the classroom in pairs and small groups as well as the larger-scale lessons in a larger space. Practical ideas for management and organisation are explained to help teachers understand how they can facilitate and control this effectively.Practical examples are given of how drama can be used as a vehicle to teach other curriculum subjects such as history, geography and religious education. The value of drama to help pupils develop their personal, social and emotional skills is also covered. Drama as a discrete subject is explored, and a chapter is included on integrating drama with other creative arts subjects. Subjects covered include:-Creative Arts and EnglsihScience and MathematicsHistoryGeographyRESocial and emotional skills.This new book is written to accompany and build on ideas presented in the highly successful Teaching Primary English through Drama .