DrAmA

I always thought that Drama was about plays and Shakespeare. Instead, I've learned a lot of new ways in which drama can be incorporated and improve the overall function of the classroom. For example, we talked in class about having students create skits to help them remember new vocabulary words. I think this helps students see more than just a word on paper, but it helps the word become alive and they are able to connect a word with a visual. I especially think it's great when students themselves act something out because then they remember it even more. I believe exercises and tools like this will be great in the classroom to improve all aspects of school-whether it's vocabulary and English or science or math. Drama may also be helpful in situations such as role-playing and teaching students appropriate behavior. Although you tell a student something over and over, they often won't be able to fully understand until it happens or they see it. I also think that it's a valuable way to get students' feelings out. Sometimes if students have an outlet, they are more likely to use it instead of using others. By acting feelings or problems out, students are able to prevent more problems and solve existing ones.