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Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom: Step-by-Step Lesson Plans fo

r Teaching through Dramatic Play
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Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This book offers teachers simple theatrical techniques that enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression.The author demonstrates how dramatic play doesn't have to berestricted to drama lessons and can be applied to a diverse rangeof school subjects and recreational settings. 'The Little RedHen', for example, covers themes that are relevant to literacy(rhyming and rhythm), maths (counting seeds), science(discussing farming), and art lessons (designing costumes).Step-by-step lesson plans take teachers through every aspect ofrunning fun and engaging story dramas, including warm ups,movement, songs and props. Handy tips throughout suggestideas for developing the plays further and ways to adapt themaccording to the needs of the group.This book will be an essential and comprehensive guide foranyone interested in drama as an educational tool in inclusive orspecial needs settings.
Preface. Introduction: What is Theatre/Drama-in-Education?. 1. Getting Started. 2. Teacher Theatrics. 3. The Dramatic Formula. 4. Step-by-Step Story Dramas. 5. Further Suggestions for Story Dramas. 6. How to Write Your Own Story Drama. A Note from the Author. Appendix. Glossary of Drama-in-Education Terminology. References
I would recommend this book to all primary school teachers and feel that parents who run small groups or home educate could, under Carleton's gentle and lucid direction, also feel confident in running a story drama workshop.
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