Reflection #2

I hadn't really considered that drama could be used in the classroom to teach anything except history. I also hadn't thought of drama being something as simple as having students playing a game that gets them interacting with one another. Now that I know how simple it can be to incorporate drama in the classroom I'm planning on using it as much as possible to help engage my students. One of the simplest ways that we've done this is by playing a greeting game. Students can learn about social aspects as well as cultures and history by playing this game. The activities I will use the most will probably be something as simple as having my students sing a song while doing actions. I think drama can be used in all curricular areas, we might just have to get a little creative when it comes to subjects like math and science. A simple idea could be to have students become a plant or animal and show stages or movements that they make as they interact with their environment. One of the best things about drama is that it brings the student into the subject and they become a part of it.