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Download full textOaks, Harold R. – 1981
Noting that theatre for young people in Europe is much more aggressive in seeking to influence the attitudes and ideas of audiences than that of the United States, this paper examines the political and social trends occurring in children's theatre in four European countries. Following an introduction to this trend toward "educational…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedOaks, Harold R. – Design for Arts in Education, 1988
Discussing the inadequate support that theater receives in elementary and secondary schools, the author explores the value of theatrical processes in teaching across the curriculum. Describes three levels of experience that are vital for learning, stating that teachers must do a better job of using theater as an educational tool. (GEA)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement
Oaks, Harold R. – 1988
This paper, the first of two related documents, presents the findings of a survey undertaken for the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to determine current practices in Ph.D. granting institutions regarding standards, goals, and objectives of this terminal degree in theater in the United States. The survey presents information…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Higher Education
Oaks, Harold R. – 1989
This paper, the second of two related documents, presents the findings of a follow-up survey undertaken for the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to determine current practices in 39 Ph.D. granting institutions regarding standards, goals, and objectives of this terminal degree in theater in the United States. The survey presents…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedOaks, Harold R. – Design for Arts in Education, 1989
Defines theater as a medium in which students can channel their energies in positive and creative ways. Addresses the issue that major universities should concentrate on training secondary theater teachers rather than performance actors in order to improve theater education at the secondary level. Recommends a unification of the national theater…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Dramatics, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation
Professionalism in Theatre for Young Audiences: Definition, Training, Working Conditions, Standards.
Oaks, Harold R. – 1978
Interviews with representatives from ten foreign countries offer a base for the comparison of professionalism in children's theatre programs and indicate specific differences that exist in the United States and in each of the other countries. The United States differs from the other countries in its definition of professionalism, its lack of…
Descriptors: Acting, Arts Centers, Audiences, Children
