The Reflective Practitioner's Guide to Misadventures in Drama Education, or What Was

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This book is a collection of essays by drama educators who share their experiences of misadventures in the classroom. The essays are funny, poignant, and insightful, and they offer valuable lessons for anyone who works with children.

A Reflective Practitioner's Guide to (Mis)Adventures in Drama Education - or - What Was I Thinking? (ISSN)

by 汐街コナ

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Language	:	English
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In one essay, a teacher describes how she accidentally set her students' costumes on fire. In another, a teacher recounts how she was forced to improvise a lesson after her students decided to boycott her class. And in still another, a teacher shares how she learned to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the chaos of the classroom.

These essays are not just about the mishaps that can happen in drama education. They are also about the resilience of teachers and the power of drama to transform lives. Through their stories, these educators show us that even the most difficult challenges can be overcome with humor, creativity, and compassion.

Chapter 1: The Costume Catastrophe

I was teaching a drama class to a group of fourth graders. We were working on a production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and I had spent weeks helping my students create their costumes.

On the day of the performance, I was so excited to see my students in their costumes. But when they came out onto the stage, I realized that something was wrong. Their costumes were all on fire!

I don't know how it happened. I had checked the costumes carefully before the performance, and I had made sure that they were all flame-retardant. But somehow, they had caught fire.

I was horrified. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't let my students continue to perform with their costumes on fire. But I also didn't want to ruin the show.

In the end, I decided to stop the performance and have my students change into their regular clothes. I was so disappointed, but I knew that I had made the right decision.

The next day, I talked to my students about what had happened. I explained that it was an accident, and that I was proud of them for staying calm and following my instructions.

My students were understanding, and they were even able to laugh about it. We all learned a valuable lesson that day: even the best-laid plans can go awry.

Chapter 2: The Lesson that Wasn't

I was teaching a drama class to a group of sixth graders. We were working on a unit on improvisation, and I had planned a lesson that involved a lot of movement and interaction.

But when I arrived at school that day, I found that my students were not in a very cooperative mood. They were tired, they were hungry, and they just didn't want to do anything.

I tried to get them started on the lesson, but they just wouldn't cooperate. I tried to do some icebreakers, I tried to get them to do some movement exercises, but nothing worked.

Finally, I gave up. I told my students that we were going to have a free day. They could do whatever they wanted, as long as they stayed in the classroom.

My students were overjoyed. They started talking and laughing and playing games. I sat down at my desk and watched them, feeling a little bit defeated.

But then, something unexpected happened. One of my students came up to me and said, "Miss, can I tell you a story?"

I said yes, and the student proceeded to tell me a long and elaborate story about a time when she had gone on a camping trip with her family. She told me about the hike they had taken, the animals they had seen, and the campfire they had built.

I was so engrossed in her story that I forgot all about my lesson. I listened to her intently, and I asked her questions about her experience.

When she was finished, I thanked her for sharing her story with me. I told her that it was a beautiful story, and that I was glad that she had told it to me.

The student smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss. I'm glad you liked it."

As the student walked away, I realized that I had learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes, the best lessons are the ones that we don't plan.

Chapter 3: The Joy of Chaos

I was teaching a drama class to a group of third graders. We were working on a unit on puppetry, and I had planned a lesson that involved creating and performing a puppet show.

The lesson started out well. My students were excited to create their puppets, and they came up with some really creative ideas.

But then, things started to go wrong. One student's puppet fell apart, another student's puppet got stuck in a tree, and another student's puppet started to eat the set.

I could have gotten upset. I could have yelled at my students for not following my instructions. But instead, I decided to embrace the chaos.

I laughed along with my students as their puppets fell apart and misbehaved. I helped them to fix their puppets, and I even let them eat some of the set.

In the end, my students put on a hilarious puppet show. It wasn't the show that I had planned, but it was a show that my students will never forget.

I learned a valuable lesson that day: sometimes, the best lessons are the ones that are full of chaos.

This book is a celebration of the misadventures that can happen in drama education. These essays are a reminder that even the most carefully planned lessons can go awry, and that the best lessons are often the ones that we don't expect.

I hope that this book will inspire you to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the chaos of the classroom. Drama education is a powerful tool that can transform lives, and it is important to remember that even the smallest misadventure can be a valuable learning experience.

A Reflective Practitioner's Guide to (Mis)Adventures in Drama Education - or - What Was I Thinking? (ISSN)

by 汐街コナ

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1636 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	296 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE