Abstract
The context for this paper is an on-going research project that sets out to examine the use of
educational drama in the teaching of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the upper
stages of primary school. The drama lessons link with some of the key aims in ESD, with a
particular locus in the Scottish education system. As 200515 has been designated by UNESCO as
'The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development', it is particularly important to examine
and emphasise the key role of drama in the learning process. The main focus of the paper is the
examination of what pupils' evaluations of the drama work reveal about how drama might be
particularly appropriate for use in ESD-related work. The relationships between the participants in
the drama, teacher and pupils, both in and out of role are explored. The conclusions suggest that
active, participative learning and the unique way of working within the dramatic context might
allow children to develop skills and attitudes necessary for active citizenship and might facilitate
learning in ESD.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-41 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2006 |
Keywords
- educational drama
- teaching
- sustainability
- development