Author:
Flanagan, Michael 1977- author.
ImprintLanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
Descriptionxix, 202 pages ; 24 cm
Note:Introduction: Us vs. Them: Dawn of Something Better -- Theatrical Concepts Applied To The Classroom -- The Teacher as Performance Artist -- Creating The Story -- All Of Your Classroom Is A Stage -- Your Students As Your Acting Partners -- The Educator As Director -- Your Stage In Action: Using Theater To Teach Writing -- Conclusion: The Curtain Call -- Appendix A. Blind offers (via Keith Johnstone in Impro) -- Appendix B. Come join me (via Viola Spolin) -- Appendix C. Dinner party -- Appendix D. Explosion tag -- Appendix E. Freeze tag -- Appendix F. Kitty wants a corner -- Appendix G. Observe 6 -- Appendix H. One-word-at-a-time storytelling -- Appendix I. Simultaneous clap -- Appendix J. Three-headed alien -- Appendix K. Walk and rename objects (Keith Johnstone) -- Appendix L. What are you doing? -- Appendix M. Zing -- Appendix N. Physical exercise: home rehearsal for teachers -- Appendix O. Laban movement analysis -- Appendix P. Vocal warm up -- Appendix Q. The Uta Hagen nine questions -- Appendix R. Exercises for ice breakers, getting acquainted -- Appendix S. Exercises to strengthen collaborative skills -- Appendix T. Exercises to develop imagination and empowerment -- Appendix U. Exercises to strentghen focus, awareness, and observation -- Appendix V. Exercises to strengthen listening and being present -- Appendix W. Exercises to physically energize.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192) and index
Note:"All the Classroom's a Stage reveals how teachers can integrate exciting theater techniques to the craft of teaching and enhance their ability to engage and motivate students."-- Provided by publisher.
