Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom
“Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom” is not just a title, it’s an invitation to explore strategies that make teaching this timeless skill an enriching and transformative experience for both educators and students alike. Let’s dive into the art of storytelling and discover how it opens doors to boundless creativity within the classroom. Did […]
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety When Speaking English As A Second Language
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety When Speaking English As A Second Language One of the most valuable aspects of theater class is how it can be integrated into core subjects. Today, I want to speak about overcoming fear and anxiety when speaking English as a second language. Personally, I think the best way is by taking […]
Ten Ways to Teach Reluctant Students in Your Theater Class
At least once a week, I read of a teacher asking help with, “My beginning theater class is open to all students in the school. However, it has become a dumping ground with students completely disinterested in theater and the study of it. At the same time, I have students who are sincerely interested in […]
Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night
Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night I thought it was time to talk of the seven facts about teachers’ wishlists that’ll keep you up at night. Two weeks ago, I experienced something I wasn’t aware was a big problem, but it is my friend. As a former teacher myself, I […]
The Reasons I Offer Customized Theatre Lesson Bundles
The Reasons I Offer Customized Theatre Lesson Bundles Recently, I’ve helped several theatre teachers organize their curriculum. Some states have standards which they press upon their school systems and boy, can you feel it. Not so for two wonderful teachers I worked with last week. So, let’s talk about the reasons I offer customized theatre lessons […]
The Lessons I Learned from Working as a Drama Teacher
After thirty-eight years of teaching drama to students of all ages, including adults, here are the lessons I have learned: It is better to take the time to become well acquainted with my students than to hurry into a lesson. People love to talk about themselves, so I give them a chance to do so.