CE230 Seminar 7 Welcome to tonight’s seminar on Creative Drama! Get comfortable and enjoy chatting with your classmates. We will begin the seminar at 7:00.

Tonight’s Quote “Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited to all we know and understand while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” --Albert Einstein

Questions about Unit 7 Project?

Drama and Learning Children learn through play and things that they experience Gesture and mime are language in motion. It is multisensory. It involves 3 of Gardner’s intelligences.

What do you think are the most significant differences between creative drama and socio- dramatic play?

Share any experiences you have had with creative drama or socio- dramatic play with children.

Benefits Language development Extemporaneous speaking Social and emotional development Developing imagination

Types of Drama Dramatic play Prop boxes Pantomime Participation Stories Creative dramatics and Play making Story dramatization Child-created plays Puppetry Storytelling Children as tellers Presentation or performance Readers’ Theater

Why should you include creative drama? Social Skills – Good and original ideas are valued – Social awareness is increased – Children often work in groups towards a common goal – Problem solving is learned – Communication skills are emphasized. Individual Growth and Development – Sense awareness is emphasized – Cross curricular – Imagination/independent thinking is encouraged – It is FUN! – Can be a healthy release of energy – Leads to a greater appreciation of formal drama

It has been a pleasure to be with you tonight as always. Have a great week and don’t forget to play!

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