Theater In Education
Theater in Education (TiE) is a teaching philosophy which uses interactive theater practices to help aid the educational process. It is a common approach in the British education system. Lessons involve improvisation and acting which helps children understand and retain the academic content. It challenges perceptions and changes attitudes & behavior.
Identification with the characters portrayed has been presented by some as a prerequisite for attitudinal and behavior change, perceived realism and authenticity. By using drama as a learning tool young people can add purpose and value to their creativity and find their own unique ways to discover the answers for themselves. It questions what influences are all around them which in turn impacts behaviors and attitude, empowering them to make informed, healthy life choices.
What is a Playhouse?
The difference between a Playhouse and a Theatre is essentially whether the venue is open to the elements (a playhouse), or closed (a theatre). Playhouses began with Shakespeare during the Elizabethan period (late 1500’s), whereas before, entertainers would travel the country performing in towns and villages. Seen as vagrants, they were often kicked out by village elders. These Elizabethan playhouses were designed to give these entertainers a permanent place to perform for an audience.
Sir Ken Robinson - an inspiration
“Creativity in education is as important as literacy.”
“Intelligence is diverse, dynamic and distinctive.”
"We must rethink how we educate our children. We have the gift of imagination and our task is to educate the whole-being of the child.”
“We should be waking kids up to what they have inside them.”
“Encourage divergent thinking. See multiple answers to the same question.”