The Teacher’s Stage Creative Drama for Classroom Success

Course Description  “The Teacher’s Stage: Creative Drama for Classroom Success” is an Erasmus+ course designed specifically for educators who want to enhance their teaching skills and empower their students through the use of creative drama.

In this Erasmus+ Staff Training course, you will learn how to incorporate drama techniques and activities into your teaching practices to engage and inspire your students. You will explore the power of storytelling, improvisation, role-playing, and other creative drama techniques to enhance student learning and encourage personal growth.

Throughout the Erasmus+ course, you will participate in interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises designed to help you develop your skills and confidence as a drama educator. You will learn how to design and implement effective lesson plans using creative drama techniques and how to assess student learning outcomes.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the role of creative drama in education and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance student success in the classroom. You will join a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about using creative drama to empower their students and enhance their teaching practices.

Methodologies Of The Course Experiential Learning: The course may incorporate experiential learning methods, where teachers participate in hands-on activities and simulations to learn new concepts and techniques.

Collaborative Learning: Teachers may work in small groups or pairs to share their experiences, knowledge, and insights about creative drama in the classroom.

Inquiry-Based Learning: The course encourages teachers to ask questions, explore new ideas, and seek answers through active investigation and reflection.

Reflective Practice: Teachers engage in reflective practice throughout the course, where they reflect on their own teaching experiences and apply their learning to real-world situations.

Participatory Learning: The course emphasizes active participation by teachers in the learning process, where they engage in discussions, share ideas, and offer feedback on each other’s work.

Project-Based Learning: Teachers engage in project-based learning, where they work collaboratively to design and implement a creative drama project that can be used in their classrooms.

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of creative drama and how they can be applied in the classroom to enhance student engagement and learning.

2. Design and implement effective lesson plans that incorporate creative drama techniques to achieve learning objectives and promote student success.

3. Identify and assess the learning outcomes associated with creative drama techniques and activities, and how to measure their effectiveness in the classroom.

4. Enhance classroom management and leadership skills by incorporating creative drama activities that promote collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.

5. Foster a positive classroom culture that encourages student participation, creativity, and self-expression.

6. Develop confidence and skills in teaching creative drama techniques, including storytelling, role-playing, improvisation, and other drama-based activities.

7. Reflect on personal teaching practices and identify areas for growth and improvement, especially in relation to using creative drama in the classroom.

8. Build a network of like-minded educators who are passionate about using creative drama to enhance their teaching practices and empower their students.

Overall, the course is designed to help teachers gain a deeper understanding of creative drama and its applications in education, as well as to develop practical skills and strategies for incorporating creative drama techniques into their teaching practices. By the end of the course, teachers should feel confident and equipped to use creative drama to engage and inspire their students, and to enhance their own teaching practices.

Language English
Duration 5 Days
Type of Certification Awarded
  1. Certificate of Attendance
  2. Europass Certificate (if requested)

Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

 

Schedule of the activities

 

Online Meeting Program

  • Meeting with the trainer
  • Presentation of info pack
  • Q & A session
Day 1: Introduction to Creative Drama and Storytelling
  • Overview of creative drama and its applications in education
  • Introduction to storytelling and its benefits for student learning
  • Interactive exercises to develop storytelling and creative drama techniques
Day 2: Role-Playing and Improvisation Techniques
  • Exploration of role-playing and its benefits for student learning
  • Introduction to improvisation and its applications in education
  • Interactive exercises to develop improvisation and role-playing skills
Day 3: Drama Techniques for Classroom Engagement and Learning
  • Overview of different drama techniques and their applications in the classroom
  • Introduction to drama games, tableaux, and pantomime
  • Interactive exercises to design and implement drama techniques for specific learning objectives
Day 4: Using Creative Drama to Enhance Classroom Management and Leadership
  • Exploration of how creative drama activities can be used to promote collaboration, problem-solving, and communication in the classroom
  • Introduction to drama-based activities for managing behavior and promoting positive classroom culture
  • Interactive exercises to design and implement drama-based activities for classroom management and leadership
Day 5: Assessment and Evaluation of Creative Drama Activities
  • Overview of assessment methods for creative drama activities
  • Discussion of how to evaluate student learning outcomes
  • Interactive exercises to design assessment tools for drama-based activities and evaluate their effectiveness
Online Meeting Program Dissemination
Course Fee The course fee is 80 Euros per participant per day.

This fee does not cover some expenses like accommodation or travel etc. Costs covering enrolment fees for staff mobility format ‘Courses and training’. ( Source: Erasmus+ Program Guide)

You can also make requests for different dates and locations when filling out the pre-registration form, aside from the planned program.

PLANNED İstanbul, Türkiye

1. May 13-17, 2024

2. July 08-12, 2024

3. September 02-06, 2024

4. November 04-08, 2024

 

Antalya, Türkiye

1. June 03-07, 2024

2. August 05-09, 2024

3. October 07-11, 2024

4. December 02-06, 2024

 

Rome, Italy

1. June 10-14, 2024

2. August 12-16, 2024

3. October 14-18, 2024

4. December 09-13, 2024

 

Barcelona, Spain

1. June 17-21, 2024

2. August 19-23, 2024

3. October 21-25, 2024

4. December 16-20, 2024

 

Paris, France

1. June 24-28, 2024

2. August 26-30, 2024

3. October 28-November 01, 2024

4. December 23-27, 2024

 

Prague, Czech Republic

1. July 01-05, 2024

2. September 09-13, 2024

3. November 11-15, 2024

4. January 06-10, 2025

 

Thessaloniki, Greece

1. July 08-12, 2024

2. September 16-20, 2024

3. November 18-22, 2024

4. January 20-24, 2025

 

Lisbon, Portugal

1. July 15-19, 2024

2. September 23-27, 2024

3. November 25-29, 2024

4. January 27-31, 2025

 

Welcome to our Erasmus+ KA1 course, “The Teacher’s Stage: Creative Drama for Classroom Success”! This course is specifically designed for educators who are looking to enhance their teaching practices by incorporating creative drama techniques into their classroom lessons. As an Erasmus+ course, this program offers an opportunity for teachers to gain new skills, share knowledge with peers from different countries, and improve the quality of their education.

Our experienced course facilitators will guide you through a comprehensive program that includes an overview of creative drama and its applications in education, as well as an exploration of role-playing, improvisation, and other drama-based techniques that can be used to promote student engagement and learning. We will also cover how to design effective lesson plans and assess student learning outcomes using creative drama techniques.

Throughout this Erasmus+ KA1 course, you will have opportunities to collaborate with other educators from different parts of the EU, receive feedback on your work, and develop a network of professional contacts that will support your ongoing professional development. In addition, you will gain valuable insights into different teaching practices, cultural diversity, and interdisciplinary teaching and learning.

If you’re looking for an Erasmus+ course that will help you enhance your teaching practices and inspire your students, “The Teacher’s Stage: Creative Drama for Classroom Success” is the perfect program for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of educators who are passionate about teaching and learning!