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Professional Learning Circle #2:
In this session we share ideas and resources founded on the value of embedding joy and wellbeing into our Drama and Dance teaching.
Guiding Questions
How might drama and dance support/enhance personal wellbeing?
How can we foster a sense of joy and community through drama and dance?
How do we inspire both playful creativity and critical consciousness, while sustaining joy and wellbeing?
Nov. 14 Prov PLC.pptxClick above to view and listen to the presentation. Click here for a slides only (no narration) version of the presentation.
Topic Overview
Topic Overview
In this presentation, Christine and Matthew share some pedagogical approaches and practical strategies focussed on nurturing joy, creativity and wellbeing in our drama and dance learning spaces. The presentation was followed by a dynamic discussion and idea-share with participants.
Resources
Resources
The following resources were highlighted in the above presentation. This list also includes resources recommended by learning circle participants:
A couple of Drama games that help build community, trust and belonging:
A short article outlining 4 ways that dance contributes to happiness. This would be a valuable one-pager to share with students and parents!
Four Ways Dancing Makes you Happier
A fun and inspirational video to share with students, Gr. 1- 12. Gurdeep Pandher aims to inspire joy through dance around the world!
Gurdeep Pandher Dancing for Joy in Yukon
This video, created by the National Arts Centre during the pandemic, highlights resilience and joy. Perhaps this will inspire your own Dancing for Joy classroom project!
This short article is an important read for all educators, clearing oulining a framework for "moving beyond the single story of victimhood". Sample questions to guide teacher practice and to invite student reflection are included.
Indigenous Counter Stories in Truth and Reconciliation Education
A powerful Ted Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
In this Ted Talk, we see Yami Joshi dancing and we hear her talk about nhow dance helps her deal with stress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVC0uMugtEk
Christine offers a structure for poetry writing, adapted from the popular I am From... template. In this adaptation students are invited to write poems about where they find joy, using a series of prompts. Students are then invited to translate their poem into a dance, or a series of tableau, or a video.
I Find Joy/I am From... Poem template
A Provocations Journal Recommendation:
An Invitation
An Invitation
Do you have a favorite drama game, dance warm-up or learning activity that inspires joy and wellbeing in your students? Your Provocations community would love to learn about it! Please craft a brief description, or provide a link, and send it to provocationjournal@gmail.com.
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