Enacting problem based classroom scenarios through forum theatre
conference contribution
posted on 2008-01-01, 00:00authored byRichard Johnson
While the school based practicum experience is a vital aspect of teacher education, a 'simulated' classroom can provide a less confrontational space for teacher education students to implement new teaching strategies and techniques. The project used actors to generate a series of short scenarios that dramatise classroom problems. The project employed the methodology of applied theatre in an educational setting.
History
Event
Australian Teacher Education Association. Conference (2008 : Sunshine Coast, Queensland)
Pagination
1 - 6
Publisher
Australian Teacher Education Association
Location
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Place of publication
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Start date
2008-07-08
End date
2008-07-11
Language
eng
Publication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereed
Copyright notice
2008 : ATEA
Editor/Contributor(s)
T Aspland
Title of proceedings
ATEA 2008 : Teacher educators at work : what works and where is the evidence? : Proceedings of the 2008 Australian Teacher Education Association National Conference