This course proposes theatre as a means to stimulate learning. Teachers interested in participating will learn a variety of practical activities that focus on drama conventions as a way to engage the students in a compelling and challenging way of thinking and doing when faced with problems.
Adopting practices, such as improvisation, body-movement techniques and group work, the course will promote various experiences through which students can explore different responses on problem solving, develop their understanding of the other and the world around and improve their knowledge and skills. Teachers will learn how to apply these practices as a means to promote the students’ feeling of belonging within the school community and stimulate the learning experience through a hands-on approach.
As a participant, you will learn how to use theater, its principles and strengths in educational contexts and foster a creative and engaging learning process for your students!
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Learn the key features and strengths of drama making and how to apply them in educational contexts.
Learn practices and games that enhance attention, perception and memory: the understanding of the world around.
Learn practices and games suitable for various curriculums.
Participate in improvisation.
Participate and engage in dramatic experiences.
Programme
Learning Through Theater
Day 1 – Introduction
Introduction to the course, the schools, and the external activities.
Ice Breaking activities to introduce the trainer and the participants.
Assess group compatibility.
Day 2 – Body-Movement
Theatre Body-Movement & Improv:
Motor coordination.
Body awareness.
Understanding of body language and posture.
Problem-solving and learning by trial and error.
Collaboration and strategy within groups.
Ability to react to different situations.
Day 3 – Youth Learning through theater
Learning through drama:
Group work and collaboration.
Communicative and discursive skills.
Decision making as creative process.
Tips for implementing playful games and drama techniques in your day-to-day classroom lessons.
Day 4 – Practical Application Work
Rehearsal and performance of the groups creative processes.
Day 5 – Course Closure & Tour
Course evaluation: round up of acquired competences and feedback.
Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.
Excursion Tour and external cultural activities.
Day 6 – Douro river - Sightseeing cruises
Six bridge cruises – Rabelo boat
Oenology and Portuguese culture: Port wine tasting
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.