Publication Date
1981
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
First Advisor
Alex Silverman
Abstract
Three recent intensive courses teaching EFL in Puerto Rico and ESL in Brattleboro provided the author with practical experience using drama activities in connection with the application of notional-functional syllabuses. These experiences are described and the choice of a "functional" approach is justified. Functions are explained and an overview of drama is given. Seven practical drama activities for a variety of language levels and situations are presented. A discussion of the pedagogical aspects of practicing functions through drama follows, wherein such considerations as the role of the teacher, the development of the student, lesson planning, giving directions and aims are included. Some thoughts on the language/drama teacher conclude the paper.
Disciplines
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development | Theatre and Performance Studies
Recommended Citation
Newman, Stephen, "Friday Night at the Mayaguez Mall: A Rationale With Examples on the Use of Drama in the Notional-Functional Classroom" (1981). MA TESOL Collection. 334.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/334
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons, Theatre and Performance Studies Commons