Just reading chapter2 reading section A. Young peoples narratives. It was interesting to learn about the arts and dramatherapy group that the teacher held for the children in a local theatre. But these were no ordinary children, they were special, these particular children were all suffering from the traumas of the war which was raging in Beirut at the time.
It was under very difficult circumstances that these children had to come together and they were helped and supported by their teacher throughout this very harrowing time.
They were first encouraged to watch movies in the theatre where they were housed for their own safety, with their parents. This was to build up their confidence and trust between teacher and pupil.
After the movie a workshop was set up, where the children were allowed to express themselves and just to talk together about what was happening to them.
There were physical excercises to do at the begininng of each session to warm up and get rid of any tension, which helped the children to relax.
Together they were able to form a cohesive group that were able to express themselves through music drama and plays, that they had rehearsed together as a group.
Eventually the children were enabled to stage a play in the theatre, for their family, friends and their community. They were all invited to come along and to watch the children perform.
This was an amazing achievement amidst the horrors of war. While the bombs were dropping all around them, the sound of the bombs was drowned out by the laughter of the children, as they enjoyed themselves by taking part in the play.
What an inspiring teacher and an incredible real - life drama story this was!
Narrative, language and creativity
Just reading chapter2 reading section A. Young peoples narratives.
It was interesting to learn about the arts and dramatherapy group that the teacher held for the children in a local theatre. But these were no ordinary children, they were special, these particular children were all suffering from the traumas of the war which was raging in Beirut at the time.
It was under very difficult circumstances that these children had to come together and they were helped and supported by their teacher throughout this very harrowing time.
They were first encouraged to watch movies in the theatre where they were housed for their own safety, with their parents. This was to build up their confidence and trust between teacher and pupil.
After the movie a workshop was set up, where the children were allowed to express themselves and just to talk together about what was happening to them.
There were physical excercises to do at the begininng of each session to warm up and get rid of any tension, which helped the children to relax.
Together they were able to form a cohesive group that were able to express themselves through music drama and plays, that they had rehearsed together as a group.
Eventually the children were enabled to stage a play in the theatre, for their family, friends and their community. They were all invited to come along and to watch the children perform.
This was an amazing achievement amidst the horrors of war. While the bombs were dropping all around them, the sound of the bombs was drowned out by the laughter of the children, as they enjoyed themselves by taking part in the play.
What an inspiring teacher and an incredible real - life drama story this was!