Science and Drama : Contemporary and Creative Approaches to Teaching and Lear...

Science and Drama : Contemporary and Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Hardcover by White, Peta J. (EDT); Raphael, Jo (EDT); Van Cuylenburg, Kitty (EDT), ISBN 3030844005, ISBN-13 9783030844004, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US<p>This edited volume&nbsp;presents interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to drama and science in education. Drawing on a solid basis of research, it offers theoretical backgrounds,&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;rich examples, and&nbsp;provides&nbsp;evidence of improved student learning&nbsp;and engagement. The chapters&nbsp;explore various connections between drama and science, including: students’ ability to engage with science through drama;&nbsp;dramatising STEM; mutuality and inter-relativity in drama and science; dramatic play-based outdoor activities; and creating embodied, aesthetic and affective learning experiences. Th&nbsp;illustrates&nbsp;how drama education draws upon&nbsp;contemporary issues and their&nbsp;complexity,&nbsp;intertwining&nbsp;with&nbsp;science education in promoting scientific literacy,&nbsp;creativity, and empathetic understandings needed to interpret&nbsp;and respond to&nbsp;the many&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;of our times. Findings throughout th demonstrate how lessons learned from drama and science education can remain discrete yet when brought together, contribute to deeper, more engaged and transformative student learning.</p>