Drama in education is a social learning activity. “In order to increase
children’s confidence, allay their fears and dissipate their inhibitions
they must be allowed to make the drama in a safe environment, where
what they do is valued and validated by other children and the
teacher”. (Drama Teacher Guidelines p. 9)
The purpose why Drama contract exists is summarised in the following points ... ...
- It allows negotiation to take place in groups so that they will be to work together productively.
- It establishes the terms of the partnership between facilitator and participants.
- It carries the expectation that everyone will contribute and respond.
- It helps to acknowledge the particular demands that Drama makes. Such as working orally, physically, emotionally and cooperatively.
- It demystifies drama as an art form and guarantees that the facilitator will not as more of the participants than they are willing or prepared to do themselves.
- It provides a reference point for dealing with the problem as they may arise.
- It guarantees a space in which people feel safe expressing how they feel about materials, issues, or group dynamics.
- It initiates a dialogue that allows all group members to negotiate and reflect upon the work.
A Drama contract is an agreement made by 2 or more people. These people would come together to brainstorm ideas on which they would like the team to abide. The target audience would be everyone and not an individual. Each contract is unique as there are different types of people who differ in their thinking. Not all Drama contract must be lengthy!
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