ABSTRACT

Assuming no prior knowledge or experience of drama teaching, Brian Woolland’sTeaching Primary Drama offers a comprehensive introduction to the teaching of drama in the primary school, and focuses on current initiatives in primary education including the primary literacy strategy.

The text is an invaluable resource for any teacher wishing to adopt a creative approach to teaching in their classroom.  It offers guidance on different drama methods, and each practical idea translates to all areas of the curriculum.

“[Teaching Primary Drama] is written in simple terms, uncluttered by references, is refreshingly straightforward and succinct and does not fall into the trap of making a complex subject sound complex; a trait of some texts which can push non-specialists away.”Amanda Kipling, London Drama Magazine, Summer 2010 issue.

 

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

'I don't know what it is, but I know it's tickly'

part 1|96 pages

Drama in practice

chapter 1|14 pages

Starting points

chapter 2|38 pages

Working methods

chapter 3|26 pages

Organisation and development

part 2|24 pages

Drama in an integrated curriculum

part 3|16 pages

Planning and assessment

chapter 6|14 pages

Planning and assessment

part 4|69 pages

Extended examples

chapter 7|12 pages

Cinderella

Reception classes and Years 1–2

chapter 8|10 pages

The Tunnel

Years 2–3

chapter 9|8 pages

Children's Games

Years 3–4

chapter 10|10 pages

Keeper of the Keys

Years 3–6

chapter 11|10 pages

Whale Island

Years 4–6

chapter 12|7 pages

The Deserter

Years 4–6

chapter 13|10 pages

The Coming of the Railway

Years 5–6

part 5|8 pages

Resources

chapter 14|6 pages

Resources