It is the educator's responsibility to see that children are given opportunities to experience some of the aspect of play'' afforded by studying some drama or theater arts. (Author/JB)

Reprinted from Revista Educacion'' (Chile), n6 1968. (DS)

The article advances the argument that improvisational technique is an externalization of an otherwise internal and creative state of mind, the primary value of which is the discovery of vital principles. (Author)

Description of the techniques used to create relaxed environment in a high school acting class. (SP)

Argues that theater instructors must also be artistic directors. Relates one instructor's experiences in taking over the acting and directing program at the Los Angeles High School of the Performing Arts and how his changing attitudes were reflected in his restructuring of the program. (PA)

Outlines a basic approach to "Readers Theatre," the communication of literature in a theatrical context. Contains the exercises "Sardines Today!" which promotes awareness of poetic setting, and "Dress Up Day!" which presents an opportunity to explore the role of suggestive costuming. (PRA)

Presents an index to all articles published in the journal "Drama/Theatre Teacher." Uses Library of Congress Subject Headings and added local subject headings. Notes the index is downloaded from a database being developed in Special Collections at Arizona State University. Provides ordering information for individual articles. (RS)

We discuss a recent peer-learning project we undertook as co-conductors of the Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra at Griffith University. Drawing on current educational theory on peer learning and material from our conducting practice and research, we explore how this approach offers professional conductors the opportunity to work together in an…

Designed to demonstrate a variety of ways in which listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities can be built around the study of the drama in the classroom, this collection of materials, lessons, and activities deals with one of the plays most frequently taught in New York City ninth-grade classrooms. The document begins with a general…

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 19 dissertations deal with a variety of topics, including the following: the impact of Konstantin Stanislavski's ideas on motion picture acting in the United States and their significance for oral interpretation; the empathic…

Suggests strengthening theatre historiography. (CH)

Dramatic improvisation ideas for high school English teaching. (CH)

Describes an approach to teaching dramatic texts based on an attempt to help students contextualize, to educate their expectations. (DD)

Provides 10 annotations to journal articles from the ERIC database that cover the topic of drama in the classroom. (MM)