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"Drama is a good investment of time, in terms of the academic curriculum, because it combines artistic learning, cross-curricular connections and significant personal and social learning"
 * = **Process Drama**

//Improving Your Primary School Through Drama // Rachel Dickinson & Jonothan Neelands   || ** Group Members: ** //Cindy Fields Jean Haynes Kelly Nixon Susie Sherman Rachel Winner // ||
 * Christina Neubrand recorder/facilitator**
 * **ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:**

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 * How can Process Drama support and enhance curriculum in all disciplines?
 * How does Process Drama empower students?
 * What are the practical implications of using Process Drama in the classroom?
 * What life skills are developed through the use of Process Drama?
 * How does Process Drama strengthen positive character development?
 * Oct 7th Notes: 
 * Discussed origins of Process Drama and its uses in the classroom
 * Discussed need for practical application rather than theory
 * <span style="color: #008080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Planning on ordering and reading "Structure and Spontaneity the Process Drama of Cecily O'Neill" by Philip Taylor
 * <span style="color: #008080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Ordering "Playing the Game" by Christine Poulter for activity ideas
 * <span style="color: #008080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Aiming to present in May, would like to implement Process Drama in our respective classrooms and record the results as part of the presentation
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Nov. 11 Notes:


 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">We received an overview of each groups research, status, and plan going forward
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">We discussed how the focus group topic was being researched individually despite our Focus Group meeting times being cancelled
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">We discussed the effectiveness and camaraderie created by cross divisions collaborating on topic of interests
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Susan is aware that our book has yet to be delivered and is checking into it
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Our next meeting will be 12/2 in Clements Hall with the goal of having read the book so we can dialogue about plans for implementation next year

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 12pt;">Dec. 2nd Notes:

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> Resources include //Playing the Game// by Christine Poulter, //Games for Actors and Non-Actors// by Augusto Boal and //The Leadership Program// curriculum manuel <span style="color: #4bacc6; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: accent5; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: accent5;">· We discussed the use of processing with the students in order for them to make connections between the material and promote transfer of knowledge <span style="color: #4bacc6; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: accent5; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: accent5;">· We plan to do individual research over the break and will begin reading the book we ordered upon its arrival

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Jan. 6 2010 Notes:

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Feb. 23 Notes:
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Reading "Structure and Spontaneity the Process Drama of Cecily O'Neill" by Philip Taylor
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Will follow up next time to discuss the book, the techniques and how we might apply them effectively in the classroom
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Reviewed our essential questions to keep in mind as we read
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Will bring in ideas as to the format of our presentation for the faculty focusing on practical application rather than more theory


 * Several of my updates were erased due to an error in the wiki so this is a general update on our progress. **

> <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Our next meeting is this Wednesday, 4/21. Our game plan was to use this time to prep for our presentation. Below are some of the items that need to be done. I’m gonna assign duties based upon our last meeting. If you absolutely do not want to or cannot do what has been assigned just let me know and we will work it out. I figured that was easier than waiting for everyone to respond.
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">As a group we have been implementing the use of process drama and arts integration in our classrooms
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">We have documented the process via flip camera
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">We have dialogued about the positives and challenges of this form of teaching
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">All of us agree that the students benefit from the format. It is challenging for the teacher to let go of some of the control, but by giving the students more control over their learning they are more engaged
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">More planning time is necessary for this type of lesson planning, but the end result is worth it
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Collaboration is key to navigating this method is an effective manner in order to adjust appropriately to a particular groups dynamic
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The active approach of process drama and arts integration allows for communicating through multiple intelligences without altering your lesson to adjust to a few students. This method reaches and engages all students with no need for alternative assessments
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Character development is inherent in this style of work so the students are learning valuable executive functioning skills as well as curriculum
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">We plan to present with a combination of a video sharing our work with the students as well as an active demonstration of using arts integration with the faculty
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Handouts have been created to give some practical application activities for implementing process drama and arts integration into the everyday classroom
 * <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">March. 24 Notes:
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We spoke about our presentation style and what we feel is the most important information to share
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We will be facilitating a process drama using 10 pre-selected volunteers and will then process the experience with the faculty
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Each group member will share an example of how they have effectively implemented Process Drama techniques into their classroom
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A Process Drama folder will be created on the T drive for each member to post video examples of the process drama's in their classroom's
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A basic manual about arts integration will also be saved in the folder for further perusal
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A one sheeter with basic information about Process Drama and our groups findings will be created for the presentation
 * <span style="color: teal; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Christina Neubrand will continue to document the focus groups work and findings in detail in a paper format with the intention of publication
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">April 7 Notes: **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 1. Send an email asking if our chosen people are willing to participate. (Nancy, Denise, Trigger, Sheri, Dolly, Jansen, Liz S, Aaron, Jennifer, Lynn, Betty & Sylvia) //Cindy// **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 2. Make signs to attach to our participants back (Administrator, New Student, Popular 8th Grader, Special Needs Student, Facilities Manager, Board Member, Enrichment Teacher, L.S. Teacher, M.S. Teacher, Student of Powerful Parent, Receptionist, L.S. Student) //Kelly// **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 3. Create a one-sheeter outlining our essential questions, what we have found and any assessments. C//hristina// **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 4. Gather tape or pins in order to attach the signs to the participants backs. //Susie// **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 5. Make sure all videos saved in the Process Drama folder on the “S” drive are watchable and organized. //Jean// **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msofareastfontfamily: Calibri; msolist: Ignore;"> 6. Gather quotes from faculty about the effectiveness of integration. Maybe one quote per grade level on how they think integration has benefited their curriculum. I have suggested some teachers in particular that I have worked with. I thought we could tie this in to the opening and closing. //Rachel// (Pam, Julie, Jane, Sheri, Lynn, Trigger, Lizz K, Peggy, Cheryl, Mary) **

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**<span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">We will meet at 4p on Wednesday 4/21 in Clements to check in with one another. Also, as a structure for our presentation I thought we could begin with a whip around, meaning our aim in the form of a question //What is Process Drama?// I would like you all to have an answer ready based on your knowledge before our group began researching. Then I will facilitate the activity. Following we can come back the question //What is Process Drama?// And you guys will answer based on your ideas following our research. I’d like to find a way to mix in the quotes from the faculty too. We only have 15 minutes so I think this will work. Let me know what you think. ** <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">

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