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Drama in the Language Classroom: What Every ESL Teacher Needs to Know (BIGs (Brief Instructional Guides)) Kindle Edition

by Carmela Romano Gillette (Author), Deric McNish (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"Our particular approach is built on the belief that using elements of drama and the performing arts in the language classroom works best when it builds on concepts of language development that have been tested and supported. As language scholars, we know that honoring students' identities is important; that investment in the learning process must be nurtured; that learners respond to material that is engaging, relevant, and authentic; that learners must use the language and not just study it; and that affective factors can sometimes impede learning."

---Carmela Romano Gillette & Deric McNish

This e-book weaves together cutting-edge research and practices from the fields of theater and TESOL. After providing an overview of how drama can be used in the language classroom, Gillette (a TESOL expert) and McNish (an expert in actor training) present a collection of resources teachers need to begin using drama, including practical classroom-tested and evidence-based techniques. They show how:

theater games can build confidence.

performing (beyond role-plays) can develop a deeper context for speaking.

improvisation can create authentic opportunities for language use.

para- and extra-linguistic techniques can improve expression and meaningful communication.

activities like script analysis can be used in reading and writing classes (and to examine differences between spoken and written language).

drama-based activities can provide a platform for examining cultural norms and practices.

Each section includes sample activities for improving fluency and assessment suggestions.

No experience with performance or drama required to learn how to incorporate these practices into your ESL classroom!

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"In addition to making visible, tangible, and even doable the mystery that lies behind the doors of your drama-infused classrooms, the writing style is clear, engaging, and energized."

Pamela S. H. Bogart, author of MOOCs. English Language Institute - University of Michigan.

About the Author

Deric McNish, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, where he also serves as Director of the BFA in Acting. He is a professional audiobook narrator, director, actor, and author. His research focuses on inclusive and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. He develops performance-based approaches to English language learning and works to make the creative process more accessible to people with disabilities.

Deric is originally from Long Island, New York. He was first published in seventh grade. It was a poem called "My Brother Just Broke Our Living Room Window" that you can still find on Merlyn's Pen. He still loves writing but hopes he has gotten better at titles.

dericmcnish.com
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P7VWG43
Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Michigan Press ELT (February 27, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2811 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 73 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0472039563

Best Sellers Rank: #2,141,360 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,064 in English as a Foreign Language
- #2,590 in Arts & Humanities Teaching Materials
- #3,990 in Two-Hour Education & Reference Short Reads

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Deric McNish, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Theatre at Michigan State University, where he also serves as Director of the BFA in Acting. He is a professional audiobook narrator, director, actor, and author. His research focuses on inclusive and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. He develops performance-based approaches to English language learning and works to make the creative process more accessible to people with disabilities.

Deric is originally from Long Island, New York. He was first published in seventh grade. It was a poem called "My Brother Just Broke Our Living Room Window" that you can still find on Merlyn's Pen. He still loves writing but hopes he has gotten better at titles.

http://www.dericmcnish.com

http://www.performingfluency.com