Sunday 12 August 2018
Start Date
12-8-2018 4:15 PM
End Date
12-8-2018 5:15 PM
Subjects
Drama in education, Creative activities, Literacy education, Mentoring, Primary school teachers, Professional development, Literature, Partnerships in education, Theatre arts
Abstract
There is unequivocal evidence that arts-rich pedagogies enhance student social and emotional wellbeing and, consequently, academic learning outcomes across the curriculum. Yet many primary teachers report they lack the expertise and/or confidence to embed quality arts processes and experiences in what is increasingly described as an overcrowded curriculum. This presentation reviews the research findings about the impact and sustainability of School Drama, an initiative developed through a partnership between the Sydney Theatre Company and The University of Sydney. An innovative co-mentoring teacher professional learning program and drama-based intervention, the program aims to develop primary teachers’ professional knowledge of and expertise in using drama with contemporary children’s literature to enhance student English and literacy outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Ewing, R. (2018, August 12). Making a difference in learning through arts-rich pedagogy [Paper presentation]. Research Conference 2018 - Teaching practices that make a difference: Insights from research. https://research.acer.edu.au/research_conference/RC2018/12august/4
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2018
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ISBN
9781742865119
Geographic Subject
New South Wales
Included in
Elementary Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons, Theatre and Performance Studies Commons
Making a difference in learning through arts-rich pedagogy
There is unequivocal evidence that arts-rich pedagogies enhance student social and emotional wellbeing and, consequently, academic learning outcomes across the curriculum. Yet many primary teachers report they lack the expertise and/or confidence to embed quality arts processes and experiences in what is increasingly described as an overcrowded curriculum. This presentation reviews the research findings about the impact and sustainability of School Drama, an initiative developed through a partnership between the Sydney Theatre Company and The University of Sydney. An innovative co-mentoring teacher professional learning program and drama-based intervention, the program aims to develop primary teachers’ professional knowledge of and expertise in using drama with contemporary children’s literature to enhance student English and literacy outcomes.
Comments
Session 1B