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McFerran, Virginia – Our Children, 2003
Suggests that theater has the power to teach and transform students, noting that traditional theatrical models often do not reflect student diversity. Research shows that students who have more exposure to theater show a higher degree of empathy and tolerance. The paper explains that theater's collaborative nature fosters understanding, and it…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, Parents as Teachers
