Drama for Schools
DFS is a collaborative professional development program model in drama-based instruction (links to video), in association with The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Institute: Activating Learning through the Arts.
See Drama for Schools at Work in:
Austin, Texas
McAllen, Texas
Victoria, Texas
Galena, Alaska
Tyler, Texas
La Joya, Texas
Drama for Schools:
- Creates intentional partnerships between UT and interested communities/school districts;
- Collaborates with K-12 teachers and curriculum specialists interested in exploring the potential of drama-based instruction to increase teacher efficacy and student engagement across the curriculum;
- Facilitates full day, half day, and after-school trainings for teachers, administrators, and community members interested in the application of drama-based instructional strategies (role play, improvisation, active learning techniques) across the curriculum;
- Provides partnering school districts ongoing data on projected outcomes;
- Shares program outcomes with community stakeholders and at related state and national conferences.
How Drama for Schools Works:
- Initial district and/or community needs assessment
- One to three -year commitment agreement
- Selection of a cadre of academic teachers and community partners
- 1st year initial training sessions in drama-based instructional strategies
- Summer Intensive for optional graduate-level credit
- Ongoing support and mentorship by UT graduate students and faculty
- Membership to ongoing web-based support
- Optional 2nd and 3rd year training as co-researchers and peer leaders
Drama for Schools in the News:
- Victoria Advocate Praises Drama for Schools
- Department of Theatre and Dance Program Receives $100,000 Grant
