Playacting in the Classroom

Year Published: 1970s

Creator: Etobicoke (Ontario) Board of Education

Description: Film by Howard Krosnick. Produced by the Etobicoke (Ontario) Board of Education at Rosethorn Public School. Written and narrated by Dorothy-Jane Goulding. Home transfer from 16mm original. "Playacting in the Classroom" showcases how children use movement, sound effects, and dramatic play to express their imaginative ideas while learning. The teacher integrates play acting into lessons about Africa, allowing students to explore geography and culture through creative activities. By creating tableaux and engaging in rhythm-based exercises, students learn about various aspects of life in Africa, such as the environment and societal roles. The approach fosters collaboration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter. keywords play acting, education, classroom activities, creativity, geography, Africa, dramatic play, student engagement, learning through play, experiential learning

Complete Record: Film by Howard Krosnick. Produced by the Etobicoke (Ontario) Board of Education at Rosethorn Public School. Written and narrated by Dorothy-Jane Goulding. Home transfer from 16mm original. "Playacting in the Classroom" showcases how children use movement, sound effects, and dramatic play to express their imaginative ideas while learning. The teacher integrates play acting into lessons about Africa, allowing students to explore geography and culture through creative activities. By creating tableaux and engaging in rhythm-based exercises, students learn about various aspects of life in Africa, such as the environment and societal roles. The approach fosters collaboration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the subject matter. keywords play acting, education, classroom activities, creativity, geography, Africa, dramatic play, student engagement, learning through play, experiential learning