Theatre devising enables students to create original performance work through collaborative, exploratory and experimental processes. Central to this dynamic method is often the use of provocation cards, pedagogical tools designed to stimulate imagination, guide inquiry, and enrich creative dialogue. This…
Is Scaffolding a Teaching Strategy? Scaffolding serves as a fundamental aspect of effective teaching, providing students with structured assistance as they progress toward independent mastery. Scaffolding entails a collection of instructional strategies that evolve in complexity and independence over time,…
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’…
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 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…
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…
