Metacognition

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…

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’…

Retrieval Practice in Drama
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Genuine Retrieval Practice: 6 Drama Lesson Plans – Drama Pedagogy

ByJustin Cash

The Pedagogical Foundation of Retrieval Practice Retrieval practice, which involves intentionally recalling previously learned information, is one of the most significant discoveries in cognitive psychology regarding learning and memory retention (Roediger & Butler, 2011). In contrast to passive review techniques,…