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Learning Through Theatre explores the transformative power of Theatre in Education (TIE), a pioneering movement that bridges the gap between artistic performance and classroom learning. This fully updated second edition offers a comprehensive analysis of TIE’s evolution from its British origins in the 1960s to its global impact. Through expert contributions from leading practitioners, the book investigates the pedagogical potential of theatre to engage young people in complex subjects, ranging from history and science to social issues like racism and health.
Readers are invited to examine the practical mechanics of TIE, including devising, playwriting, and the unique role of the actor-teacher. By documenting diverse international perspectives—spanning Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Scandinavia, and the United States—the text showcases how TIE adapts to various cultural contexts while maintaining its core mission: to provide an intensely absorbing and challenging experience. Essential for educators, theatre practitioners, and students of drama, this volume provides both a rigorous history and a practical guide to the methods that continue to influence contemporary theatre and education alike.
Used (good, see images, ex library, minor cover wear, rear sticker mark, and sticker on initial page) Softcover ISBN 0197804150861
