The School Drama Book: Drama, literature and literacy in the creative classroom

Drama, literature and literacy in the creative classroom

Author: Robyn Ewing and John Saunders

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School Drama is a professional learning program for primary school teachers, which focuses on the power of using drama and literature to improve English and literacy in young learners.School Drama was developed by the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) in 2009, in partnership with the University of Sydney. It has been acclaimed by Australian and international critics, and is now a cornerstone of the STC's Education program.This book is a comprehensive School Drama resource. It includes:- A summary of how drama and literature enhance literacy- An explanation of the School Drama approach and methodology- Learning outcomes from the School Drama program so far- An exploration of the art and pedagogy of drama (via elements, devices, and roles)- 22 classroom dramas: each comprised of a series of workshops that progress through common themes and texts.The School Drama Book is essential reading for teachers and theatre practitioners who want to educate confidently with drama, either through the STC's School Drama program or on their own. It uses drama as a critical pedagogy, and encourages learning through activities, rather than teaching 'about' the texts. This approach has been shown to develop rich imaginations and creative capacities for the future.Includes a foreword by Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton.Erratum: the unit published on page 248 titled Stolen based on the book The Rabbits by John Marsden and Shaun Tan should read 'appropriate for years 6 to 7 (and beyond)', not 'years 4 to 7'.

About the Author

ROBYN EWING (AM), initially a primary teacher, is currently Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts, University of Sydney. A passionate advocate for the role that the Arts can play in transforming learning, her teaching, research and extensive publications include a focus on the use of drama strategies with literature to enhance students' English and literacy learning. Ewing has worked in partnership with Sydney Theatre Company on the School Drama professional learning program to develop primary teachers' confidence and expertise in using drama strategies with literature since 2009. She is a Council Member of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), a Board member of WestWords, Honorary Scholar with Barking Gecko theatre and past president of the Australian Literacy Educators' Association and the Primary English Teaching Association Australia.John Nicholas Saunders is Education Manager at Sydney Theatre Company.