Instructional Delivery

Explicit Instruction Stanislavski
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Explicit Instruction: A Powerful Enabler for Abstract Thinking in Senior Drama

ByJustin Cash

Senior secondary drama students are expected to engage in sophisticated abstract thinking, encompassing the interpretation of symbolic elements within texts as well as the creation of original performances. A significant challenge facing drama educators is their ability to foster this…

Spiral Curriculum
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The Spiral Curriculum: A Comprehensive Framework for Drama Education

ByJustin Cash

The spiral curriculum, introduced by cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner in 1960, emphasises the continuous revisiting and refinement of essential concepts throughout a student’s educational experience. Grasping the principles, advantages, and implementation techniques of the spiral curriculum is critical for today’s…

Metacognition
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Inspiring Metacognition in the Rehearsal Process – Drama Pedagogy

ByJustin Cash

Metacognition, defined broadly as “thinking about thinking,” has been the focus of significant educational inquiry in recent decades. Within drama education, it represents a powerful yet underutilised pedagogical framework. When applied to the rehearsal process, metacognitive strategies can enhance students’…

Principles of Instruction
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Roshenshine’s 10 Principles of Instruction: Integrating Effective Drama Teaching – Drama Pedagogy

ByJustin Cash

Abstract This article examines the application of Barak Rosenshine’s ten research-based principles of instruction within the context of drama education. Informed by cognitive science research, studies of exemplary educators, and cognitive support strategies, Rosenshine’s framework offers invaluable insights for drama…