Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom: Step-by-Step Lesson Plans for Teachi

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Dramatic play can be applied to a diverse range of school subjects and recreational settings and is guaranteed to enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression. Lesson plans take teachers through every aspect of running fun and engaging story dramas with ways to adapt them to meet the needs of the inclusive or special needs group.

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Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This practical handbook offers teachers an array of simple and easy-to-implement theatrical techniques that will enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression.The author demonstrates how dramatic play doesn't have to be restricted to drama lessons and can be applied to a diverse range of school subjects and recreational settings. 'The Little Red Hen', for example, covers themes that are relevant to literacy (rhyming and rhythm), maths (counting seeds), science (discussing farming), and art lessons (designing costumes). Step-by-step lesson plans take teachers through every aspect of running fun and engaging story dramas, including warm ups, movement, songs and props. Handy tips throughout suggest ideas for developing the plays further and ways to adapt them according to the needs of the group.This book will be an essential and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in drama as an educational tool in inclusive or special needs settings.

Author Biography

Jessica Perich Carleton has an MA in Theatre Education from NYU and has conducted workshops, masterclasses, residencies and youth summer programs covering all aspects of theatre making. She served as the Arts Outreach Coordinator for VSA Arts of New Jersey, The State Organisation on Arts and Disability, and has presented research to the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Jessica has taught English and Drama in schools, universities, theatres and outreach programs across the United States, in the UK and around the world, and has also directed and performed on the international stage. She currently resides in Paris, France.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. What is Theatre/Drama-in-Education?. 2. Getting Started. 3. Teacher Theatrics. 4. The Dramatic Formula. 5. Step-by-Step Story Dramas 1: The Little Red Hen. 6.Step-by-Step Story Dramas 2: We're Going on a Bear Hunt. 7. Further Suggestions for Story Dramas. 8. How to Write Your Own Story Drama. A Note from the Author. Appendix: Words to We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Carleton. Glossary of Drama-in-Education Terminology. References. Index

Review

This is an accessible, essential and highly practical guide for anyone who is interested in using drama as an educational tool to promote inclusion and to enhance practice with special needs settings, in particular. -- eyeStory drama has an essential role in the education of students with disabilities. Jessica Perich Carleton extends its value by presenting techniques that are effective in a variety of settings. This insightful guide empowers teachers to implement story drama in their classrooms and to explore the transformative benefits of the art form. -- Vanessa Young, Executive Director of VSA New Jersey, The State Organization on Arts and DisabilityPerhaps one of the most important considerations in the special needs classroom is the student's ability to make connections between self, text and the curriculum. Drama, as a modality for learning, facilitates these connections in a deep and meaningful way to empower cognitive and social development. Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom successfully provides teachers with specific tools and procedures for undertaking this most important educational activity. -- Dr. Lee R. Chasen, author of Social Skills, Emotional Growth and Drama TherapyI would recommend this book to all primary school teachers and feel that parents who run small groups or home educate could, under Carleton's gentle and lucid direction, also feel confident in running a story drama workshop. -- Asteens

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Theatrical techniques to include in diverse settings to enhance learning

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Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This book offers teachers simple theatrical techniques that enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression.The author demonstrates how dramatic play doesn't have to berestricted to drama lessons and can be applied to a diverse rangeof school subjects and recreational settings. 'The Little RedHen', for example, covers themes that are relevant to literacy(rhyming and rhythm), maths (counting seeds), science(discussing farming), and art lessons (designing costumes).Step-by-step lesson plans take teachers through every aspect ofrunning fun and engaging story dramas, including warm ups,movement, songs and props. Handy tips throughout suggestideas for developing the plays further and ways to adapt themaccording to the needs of the group.This book will be an essential and comprehensive guide foranyone interested in drama as an educational tool in inclusive orspecial needs settings.

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I would recommend this book to all primary school teachers and feel that parents who run small groups or home educate could, under Carleton's gentle and lucid direction, also feel confident in running a story drama workshop.

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Story drama has an essential role in the education of students with disabilities. Jessica Perich Carleton extends its value by presenting techniques that are effective in a variety of settings. This insightful guide empowers teachers to implement story drama in their classrooms and to explore the transformative benefits of the art form.

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Theatrical techniques to include in diverse settings to enhance learning

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Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This practical handbook offers teachers an array of simple and easy-to-implement theatrical techniques that will enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression.The author demonstrates how dramatic play doesn't have to be restricted to drama lessons and can be applied to a diverse range of school subjects and recreational settings. 'The Little Red Hen', for example, covers themes that are relevant to literacy (rhyming and rhythm), maths (counting seeds), science (discussing farming), and art lessons (designing costumes). Step-by-step lesson plans take teachers through every aspect of running fun and engaging story dramas, including warm ups, movement, songs and props. Handy tips throughout suggest ideas for developing the plays further and ways to adapt them according to the needs of the group.This book will be an essential and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in drama as an educational tool in inclusive or special needs settings.

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Simple and effective ideas for using drama to aid in learning and development.

Details ISBN1849058598 Pages 160 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN-10 1849058598 ISBN-13 9781849058599 Format Paperback Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 371.9 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-01-15 Media Book Short Title STORY DRAMA IN THE SPECIAL NEE Language English UK Release Date 2012-01-15 NZ Release Date 2012-01-15 Author Jessica Perich Perich Carleton Subtitle Step-by-Step Lesson Plans for Teaching through Dramatic Play Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2012-03-14 We've got this

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