Living Citizenship through Popular Theatre, Process Drama and Playbuilding

Key Points

• Engaging with drama allows students to experience democracy and citizenship authentically and actively.
• Three examples show how drama environments foster key skills like negotiation and cooperation among students.
• The use of drama in classrooms underscores the importance of community and collaboration in learning citizenship.
• Drama-based methods enhance students' understanding of democratic values and practices through immersive experiences.

Abstract