Routledge - Drama and Education: Performance Methodologies

Drama and Education: Performance Methodologies for Teaching and Learning offers a practical and comprehensive guide to using drama as a tool for education. Published by Routledge, this textbook stands out by addressing brain-based and neuroscientific research. It makes a strong case for why creativity is a necessity in our lives and explains why embodied learning is a natural and essential part of the human experience. This book helps educators understand how contextual learning allows students to find their place in society and build relationships with different cultures and peoples. Beyond providing a historical and theoretical overview of the field, it delivers clear rationale and specific techniques for various methodologies, including linear drama. It is an essential resource for those looking to integrate performance-based learning into their teaching practices.