Why is it necessary to introduce theater in schools? Cover Image

De ce este necesară introducerea teatrului în şcoli?
Why is it necessary to introduce theater in schools?

Author(s): Crenguţa-Lăcrămioara Oprea
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea de Teatru si Film »I.L. Caragiale« (UNATC)
Keywords: education; enthusiasm; theatre in education; subject; games; emotions; teaching and learning

Summary/Abstract: The essence of the learning process consists of emotional involvement that complements intellectual. To ensure a thorough learning, the individual uses all resources: senses, emotions, intellect. Learning through theater is the most important way to give children many possibilities for development, learning to focus, interact and cooperate, to express themselves emotionally, artistically, using their creativity and imagination. Thus, they can learn and practice different types of body expression, while develop self and attention. The theater-class teaches children how to express themselves in a positive way. It is necessary to give children time and proper space to play and develop themselves in a cheerful atmosphere, full of fun, movement, to exchange their ideas and activate their senses.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 72-79
  • Page Count: 8