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Peer reviewedFurman, Lou – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
Reinforces the value of drama and theater for young children. Recommends dramatic play, creative drama, theater, and television, a form of drama, as opportunities for children to learn social interaction skills and person-to-person critical thinking. Urges recognition of drama as an educational tool in the development of young children. (DLH)
Descriptors: Creative Dramatics, Drama, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedNelson, Pamela A. – Language Arts, 1988
Suggests that drama provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn about history, especially children who have not yet reached the formal operational level of development. Describes a program coordinated with a historical museum in which children reenact a school day in 1888. (ARH)
Descriptors: Drama, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Koste, Virginia Glasgow – 1978
The processes involved in drama and the dramatic play of children are essentially the same in that they rely on an imitation of nature, involve a transformation of reality through imagination, connect seemingly irrelevant elements creatively, and bring a temporary, limited order to an emotional experience. When child's play is used as a basis for…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Children, Childrens Games, Creative Dramatics
Peer reviewedCorbey-Scullen, Lynn; Howell, Jacky – Young Children, 1997
Details four developmentally appropriate dramatic play experiences for integration into the classroom curriculum to extend dramatic play into a classroom play experience. Provides guidance in turning dramatic play into a project, launching the play process, readying the performance, problem solving, playing the play, and enjoying the outcome.…
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Creative Dramatics, Creative Expression
Peer reviewedErickson, Karen L. – Language Arts, 1988
Presents a sample lesson (on the Middle Ages) using movement, verbalization, and role playing to introduce students to drama and creative expression. Provides teachers with an in-depth look at a creative process through which they can stimulate learning across the curriculum. (ARH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Activities, Creative Dramatics, Drama
Brown, Victoria; Pleydell, Sarah – 1999
Noting that there are few resources available for preschool or kindergarten teachers committed to providing high-quality drama experiences to students, this book explores ways teachers can maximize the drama experience in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Topics discussed in the book's introduction include dramatic play and early development,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Drama
Rike, Elizabeth – Tennessee Education, 1984
Notes that teacher education programs have a blind spot where drama is concerned. Comments on Paideia Proposal suggestions regarding drama teaching and student participation. Discusses role of imaginative play in child development and role of drama in integration of knowledge, integration of emotions, and release of expression in all arts. (MH)
Descriptors: Art Expression, Child Development, Creative Dramatics, Creative Thinking
