Playing in Different Keys: Research Notes for Action Researchers and Reflective Drama Practitioners

Reflection by practitioners is central to the process of conducting action research in the classroom. If we pay close attention to the broad questions students ask they can provide us, as action researchers, with bass keys upon which we can improvise with students. In our view, listening carefully to determine what puzzles students enables us to shape work around their concerns and explore ideas with them. In doing so, we can become more reflective and thus more competent drama practitioners.