Drama Education, A Vital Part of Education
Some may ask, why is drama education important? As a drama teacher I get to see first hand the amazing benefits. I watch students embark on a journey of self discovery and self expression; one of creativity and problem solving. It is truly an honor to help guide them through this process. In this section, I would like to share research and/or news that pertains to drama education.
Lets hear what others have to say about drama education.
If you want to read more, click on the author's name at the end of each quote.
Lets hear what others have to say about drama education.
If you want to read more, click on the author's name at the end of each quote.
Dramatic Arts education is an important means of stimulating CREATIVITY IN PROBLEM SOLVING. It can CHALLENGE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS about their world and about themselves. Dramatic exploration can provide students with an outlet for emotions, thoughts, and dreams that they might not otherwise have means to express. A student can, if only for a few moments, BECOME ANOTHER, explore a new role, try out and experiment with various personal choices and solutions to very real problems-problems from their own life, or problems faced by characters in literature or historical figures. This can happen in a SAFE ATMOSPHERE, where actions and consequences can be examined, discussed, and in a very real sense EXPERIENCED without the dangers and pitfalls that such experimentation would obviously lead to in the "real" world. This is perhaps the most important reason for Dramatic Arts in schools. (Matt Buchanan)
It’s long been understood that a study of drama at the elementary, middle and high school level helps students improve in a wide range of areas, such as self-confidence, self-esteem, self-expression, communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, aesthetic awareness and, last but not least, imagination. [...] Drama education in elementary, middle and high school has been scientifically proven to improve academic achievement in all other subject areas. [...] A study, authored by Richard J. Deasy, entitled “Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development” unequivocally demonstrated the importance of the study of arts in education, and the importance of drama in particular. In addition to the various skills in written and verbal education mentioned above, participation in drama programs even had a positive effect on dropout prevention and overall academic achievement.(Vera Appleyard)
Deasy, Richard J. “Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development” Collective Works, Arts Education Partnership, Department of Education. Washington, D.C. 2002. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/ERIC-ED466413/pdf/ERIC-ED466413.pdf
Deasy, Richard J. “Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development” Collective Works, Arts Education Partnership, Department of Education. Washington, D.C. 2002. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/ERIC-ED466413/pdf/ERIC-ED466413.pdf
This study finds considerable advantages for youth highly engaged in the arts during grades 8 and 10 when compared to arts-poor students. Academic grades, standardized test scores, measured reading levels and attitudes concerning commitment to community were all higher for students maintaining high levels of activity in music, chorus, drama and the visual arts. And the academic performance differences were quite pronounced by 10th grade. (James Catterall)
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