The Dramatic Method of Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harriet Finlay-Johnson

9780266782438: The Dramatic Method of Teaching (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266782434 ISBN 13: 9780266782438

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical method that uses drama to bring history, language, and self-expression to life in the classroom.

This nonfiction guide shows how students learn best when they act, read, and create together. By turning lessons into school plays, pupils explore history, literature, and geography while building confidence, memory, and a love of language. The approach treats the child as an active participant, with teachers guiding rather than directing, and it extends beyond the school day into home life and community clubs.

Through vivid examples and step-by-step ideas, the book demonstrates how acting helps with reading aloud, pronunciation, and expressive speaking. It explains how students engage with Shakespeare and other texts, craft costumes and props, and improvise scenes that illuminate meaning. The method connects classroom learning to real-world skills like teamwork, problem solving, and curiosity about the world.

Learn by doing: turn lessons into plays that teach history, English, and geography.
Develop reading, tone, and confidence through performance and dialogue.
Use crafts, costumes, and props to deepen engagement and understanding.
Bridge school learning with home life through after-school clubs and community groups.

Ideal for teachers, parents, and anyone seeking a humane, hands-on approach that makes learning memorable and enjoyable.

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