Earnplus Yu Bo Le Lecture 【Elevate Teaching with Dramatic Power — A Performance Enhancement Course Essential for Educators】

How to utilize the power of drama to unleash students’ potential and create engaging and enjoyable teaching interactions?

Exciting course content as follows:

1. Dr. Deric Gan and the Origin of Drama Education: Gain insights into how Dr. Deric Gan transitioned from studying professional drama to applying and developing drama education. Discuss the concept of “Life Performance Studies” advocated in Dr. Deric Gan’s thesis. Explore the differences between traditional drama and applied drama, and the distinctions between learning acting skills in drama education and using dramatic techniques to teach other subjects.
2. Explanation of the American Method: “Performance is a response to stimulating imagination.” Three key words stand out here: imagination, empathy, and expression. Without imagination, one cannot empathize with the unreal. Once empathy is missing, precise responses cannot be generated, resulting in a lack of expressive ability. Dr. Deric Gan consistently emphasizes the importance of cultivating these three abilities for teaching educators and nurturing students. Prioritizing the development of these three abilities can significantly enhance children’s learning, making it more enjoyable and effective. The second part of the session delves into these three abilities.
3. Live Demonstrations and Interactive Exercises with Educators: This segment focuses on practical application. Dr. Deric Gan will guide educators through drama-based games to enhance the three abilities. Additionally, participants will experiment with incorporating dramatic techniques into their subject-specific teaching methods to create engaging teaching interactions.