Drama-based pedagogy with Jodie Whitehurst
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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of drama in education with Jodie Whitehurst. Jodie shares her journey of embracing drama and language in the ISS Fellowship to insights gained from VicTESOL professional development sessions. We address misconceptions about drama and strategies like role-play, warm-ups, and multimodal techniques to build students’ confidence. We unpack the process-drama approach in language classrooms in Legal Studies and how physical embodiment connecting the brain and body is impactful for learning. **Resources** - Connecting through Drama by Victoria Campbell and Zoe Hogan - Process Drama for Second Language Teaching and Learning by Patrice Baldwin and Alicja Galazka For more info, visit The Language Scene or email Jodie at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give it a rating and share with a colleague.
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