Pedagogy

Samuel Beckett

Theatre Practitioners: 150 of Theatre’s Most Influential People

This encyclopaedia includes biographies of the world’s most influential theatre practitioners, directors, choreographers, actors, designers, dancers, acting and performance theorists, educators, and playwrights. From Euripides to Lin-Manuel Miranda, these are the people who changed the…

Social-Emotional Learning Drama

Social Emotional Learning: 6 Wonderful Ways To Use It In The Drama Classroom

Drama education and social-emotional learning (SEL) are inherently intertwined, as the fundamental principles of drama and theatre arts align seamlessly with the core tenets of SEL. Collaboration, emotional intelligence, empathy, cooperation, and teamwork are not…

Cognitive Load Theory

Applying Cognitive Load Theory to Drama Education: 8 Helpful Examples Plus Infographic

After recently undertaking a cognitive load theory professional learning session at my school, I was fascinated by how various aspects of this instructional model can be applied to drama education. Throughout the session, delivered by…