Ensemble Building: Foundational Techniques in Junior Drama – Drama Pedagogy
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Ensemble Building: Foundational Techniques in Junior Drama – Drama Pedagogy

Pedagogical Rationale Ensemble building in junior drama education represents much more than mere team-building exercises; it embodies a sophisticated pedagogical approach rooted in established learning theories. At its core, this practice leverages Vygotsky’s social constructivism, recognising that students construct knowledge…

Peer Teaching Classroom
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Effective Peer Teaching: Enhancing Learning Through Student-to-Student Instruction

Peer teaching is a collaborative educational strategy in which students assume the role of the teacher, helping to clarify concepts, demonstrate skills, or lead discussions with their peers. Rooted in constructivist and social learning theories, this approach promotes a deeper…

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

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…

Choice Boards
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Choice Boards: Powerful Student Agency Through Differentiated Learning

Choice boards have emerged as an effective tool in contemporary education for enhancing student engagement while addressing the diverse nature of learners in the classroom. This approach represents a significant shift from traditional, one-size-fits-all instructional models to more personalised, student-centred…

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

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,…