So my inquiry has taken a slight turn since my proposal in module two. Due to events taking place in work I am now looking at Drama as a support for students with SEN and the skills that they can learn through the art form but also how a structured Drama lesson can provide life skills that the students can transfer into all walks of life.
I have set up an SEN Drama project called ‘Zip It’ which offers students the opportunity to work together to create a piece of Drama based on social issues. The workshops are all tailored into incorporating a particular skill into each lesson that they struggle with, for example – eye contact, listening, memory etc. These skills/ exercises will be developed and will help in the process of creating an abstract piece of theatre. The project also offers the opportunity for students to work together with students from another school, improving on their social/ communication skills.
It would be great to hear your opinions on this and also if you have any experience in working with students with learning difficulties then please share ytour thoughts!
Jonny
Great to see you what you are up to on the blog - so SEN work in schools? and related theatre skills - googled this? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/musical-theatre-production-of-i-know-me-pt-6-6/13697.html also found http://www.geckotheatre.com/creative-learning/student-resources/
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I was really impressed with both your project and your passion about drama's role, not just in education but in developing life skills.
The amount of times you hear of students with so much to offer but that lack the ability to present themselves confidently or have no idea of how to approach a job interview, etc, or about children struggling with anger issues or frustrated through being unable to express themselves who have found a way to deal with this through drama.
As a dance teacher I see similar development in my students - posture, eye contact, awareness of self and of others, self-control, can present themselves, etc, etc. - and have no doubt as to the huge benefits that both disciplines can bring.
Good luck with your project (and your inquiry),
S