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Miller, Erin T.; Murray, Beth; Salas, Spencer – Studying Teacher Education, 2019
In this article, we narrate a self-study that emerged through a collaborative, arts-based inquiry around Latinx diversity, especially those arising from citizenship status at the individual and family level. Coming from distinct professional educational landscapes (theatre/drama education, middle/secondary education, and elementary education), we…
Descriptors: Drama, Theater Arts, Role Playing, Preservice Teachers
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Murray, Beth; Salas, Spencer – English in Texas, 2014
Using Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" as an anchor text, the authors argue for applied theatre strategies as vivid and viable tools for exploring challenging texts and applying critical lenses in an embodied way. Readers are guided through a series of theatre-based, English-classroom accessible improvisational frameworks to help…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Teaching Methods, Novels, English Literature
Salas, Spencer; Fitchett, Paul G.; Mercado, Leonardo – English Teaching Forum, 2013
The authors of this article propose structured and focused classroom discussion to engage students in thoughtful dialogue. They present a model for principled discussion and suggest ways to engage students in focused discussions drawing from their experiences, offering guidance for helping students make the most of the dialogue sessions. The…
Descriptors: Models, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Vignettes, Teaching Methods