Afraid to Teach Devising Theater in Your Classroom?
Afraid to Teach Devising Theater in Your Classroom? If the words “Let’s devise a scene!” make your students stare back at you like deer in headlights—you’re not alone. Many teachers are afraid to teach devising theater in the classroom. I, for one, understand! It can feel abstract or a little chaotic at first. To be […]
How do I Become a Teacher?
How do I Become a Teacher? I didn’t think I’d become a teacher. I took education classes at my father’s bidding. Having taught thirty-eight years, I think I did the right thing. (Don’t tell Dad though.) In light of the recent pandemic, it seems imperative to discuss this subject. We are going to need teachers […]
The Only NBC Television Special to See on December 10
The Only NBC Television Special to See on December 10 Everyone has shed light on many industries who are suffering during this pandemic and rightfully so. There is one group of people, however, no one has mentioned too much–those in the entertainment industry. In particular, I am speaking about those who work on Broadway. Thursday, […]
370 Million Indigenous People Want You to Know About Their Cultures
370 Million Indigenous People Want You to Know About Their Cultures Today I want to speak about 370 million Indigenous people want you to know about their cultures. That’s a heady number–370 million people. “Navajo Rug” by teofilo My Navajo Rug When I was a child, I contracted pneumonia at the beginning of a vacation while we […]
Creative Dramatics Lessons That Kids Love
Creative Dramatics Lessons That Kids Love Hello! Today, I wanted to blog about Creative Dramatics Lessons That Kids Love. You may not know me or be familiar with my work. I’m Deborah Baldwin (but my friends call me Deb.) I am a recently retired award-winning drama teacher of thirty-eight years. In that time, I directed […]
The Blended Learning Classroom is Here to Stay
Two months ago my Google classroom and products, which could be tweaked for distance learning, were purchased hundred of times. That’s thrilling for me for obvious reason, but more important I was relieved I could help someone in a tough predicament.
I sensed they wanted something more than what I could offer at the moment. So I began researching the blended classroom.