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ERIC Number: EJ345217
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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David Booth: Drama as a Way of Knowing.
Kukla, Kaila
Language Arts, v64 n1 p73-78 Jan 1987
Discusses how David Booth's ability to elicit both commitment and authenticity in children's creation of improvised dramas distinguishes him as a teacher. Describes various phases and aspects of a drama lesson given to a group of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders that demonstrate his powerful teaching technique called "story-drama." (JD)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Creative Dramatics, Elementary Education, Group Dynamics, Instructional Innovation, Learning Strategies, Self Concept, Teaching Methods, Theater Arts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Booth (David); Drama as Learning
Note: Theme Issue: Literature and Literacy.