Provides examples of arts infused literary studies, with each example using art experiences (expressive writing, creative movement, visual arts, exploratory music, and informal drama) to relate to the literature text. Notes that the learning outcome is to involve readers in exploring the meaning of the story as it relates to their own life…

Discusses theories of aggression and questions commonly held assumptions regarding the link between violence and anger. Examines the link between strategies drama educators use and those utilized by counselors and psychologists. Considers whether the potential of drama-based programs might lie in the impact of shared engagement in the dramatic…

Contends that theatre has the power to induce oppressors to change their attitudes permanently towards the groups they oppress. Describes theatrical performances by women in Mundemba Sub-Division, Cameroon, which created lasting changes in men's attitudes. Concludes that theatre calls for sociocultural and economic changes and it has the power to…

Provides a detailed evaluation of a recent initiative in the field of drug education through Theatre in Education (TIE) carried out by a local education authority in England. Explains that in this project, students from secondary schools devised and performed their own TIE pieces for local primary school children. Discusses project's rationale and…

Describes the Portal School Project and the way in which it involves preservice teachers in early in-classroom teaching experiences. Presents a qualitative research study that illuminates the challenges associated with preparing preservice teachers to accept responsibility for devising and presenting lessons that link reading and writing with…

Explains that throughout the past one hundred years, the question of how Shakespeare plays should be taught has been a point of contention in the New South Wales secondary English curriculum. Outlines the two main stances, the traditional literature-based approach and the active approach with emphasis on the text as play script. Discusses the…

Present two "readers theater" scripts of a small-town New England high school community's confrontation with changing values and curriculum. The scripts serve as vehicles for opening up dialog about what constitutes sound teaching and learning practices. The first script explores mental models of "good" practices held by…

Provides details of performances by the Floating Point Science Theater working with elementary school children about the characteristics of water. Discusses student reactions to various parts of the performances. (DDR)

Presents ways of making mathematics come alive for students including inviting historical mathematicians into the classroom. Suggests that costumes and drama add special appeal to looking at the history of mathematics. (KHR)

Describes the process of developing an anti-racism project with South Sydney Youth Services (SSYS) as part of the author's work as an English/ESL/Drama teacher. Discusses how the Anti-Racism Radio Show developed its own self-organizing system through the workshop process. Allows the participants to become more aware of their "ecology of culture."…

Describes a drama experience that led the author to develop the Subtext Strategy with picture books. Shares stories of its use with K-12 students. Argues that this single strategy, which involves a careful "reading" of illustrations combined with using drama to imagine characters' thoughts, successfully engages readers of all ages. (SG)

Outlines a process drama in which fourth graders play scientists grappling with moral decisions. Describes the students' enthusiasm at acting and following through on their parts. Explains that after the drama, the teacher and students reflect on how it followed or failed to follow dramatic story elements. (PM)

This article explores drama's potential for fostering metacognition, arguing that for effective learning, children need to be given access to activities in which they gain deeper understanding about their own thinking processes. To this end, and with reference to practice in primary education, a case is offered for the increased status of drama,…

Describes Readers Theatre and presents procedures for implementing it. Recommends 24 books for Readers Theatre. Concludes that Readers Theatre can play a constructive role in language arts programs. Notes how it actively engages children in literature and drama, stimulates intrinsic motivation for reading and writing, and facilitates development…

Outlines a team-teaching experiment between a director and dramaturg which was linked to a production of Caryl Churchill's "Cloud Nine." Investigates aesthetic choices, gender identity and sexuality that the play raises. Notes the problems in this arrangement and suggests that engaging in this kind of pedagogical experiment demands much…