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Thought Tracking
Drama Techniques
Drama techniques are the everyday tools of the drama teacher. They help to develop enquiry skills, to encourage negotiation, understanding and creativity. They can enhance performance skills such as character development and storytelling and be used across the curriculum to actively involve students in their own learning.
A group makes a still image and individuals are invited to speak their thoughts or feelings aloud - just a few words. This can be done by tapping each person on the shoulder or holding a cardboard 'thought-bubble' above their head. Alternatively, thought tracking (also called thought tapping) can involve other members of the class speaking one character's thoughts aloud for them. The technique is most often used in conjunction with image theatre or freeze-frames. Equally, thought-tracking is useful preparation for improvisation.
Primary Drama Courses
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Primary Drama 1: Drama Across the Curriculum Wednesday 8th February 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer Five last-minute places available on this course at only £50! This one-day drama course immerses you in activities and...Read More... -
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Drama Books by David Farmer
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"One of the handiest things to have around" - Teaching Drama magazine If you enjoy the activities on this website, then you will love 101 Drama Games and Activities by David Farmer. The pages are packed with tried and tested ideas for drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals. Buy now from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com |
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Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years by David Farmer contains drama strategies and lesson plans for use with primary school children both within subject areas and as extended learning opportunities in whole class drama sessions. Now available - signed copies for order exclusively through this website. Download 40 page sample. Buy now from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com |
