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Student-Created Skits: Interactive Class Demonstrations.

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Sheldon, Jane P. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996

Describes a non-graded, one-class-period activity that can help undergraduates understand and explore fundamental psychological concepts. Groups of three or four students perform short skits illustrating basic concepts (moral development, defense mechanisms, identity status) and the class tries to guess the concept. (MJP)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Creative Dramatics, Creative Expression, Creative Teaching

Language In and Around the Dramatic Curriculum.

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Wolf, Shelby A. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1996

Describes the process through which a multiracial, urban elementary class of remedial students adapted the children's story, "Dr. DeSoto," for an in-class presentation. Expands on this example to discuss the role of drama in language, cognitive development, and problem solving. Includes extensive transcripts of the children's…

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cooperation, Creative Expression