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"Emblazon these words on your mind: Learning is more effective when it's fun."
--Peter Kline
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Through the years, I have observed that the kids love drama. I think this is a method of instruction
that is overlooked and underused in the classroom.
As I began my research, I hoped to discover ways to use creative drama to effectively
teach language arts and at the same time to turn kids on to literature, history, science, spelling, grammar--basically all
aspects of learning. I have not been disappointed.
I feel creative drama is an integral
part of the gifted program. Through this research I have found ways to use it more effectively. I share these
now with you.
This website has been created by Susan Stepp, Gifted Coordinator for Comanche ISD and
teacher of the gifted grades 3 & 5 at Comanche Elementary. I am currently working towards a M. Ed. in Curriculum
& Instructions with Reading Specialist at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Academic Honesty Statement
I have read and understand the UTA Academic Honesty clause
as follows. “Academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form
at The University of Texas at Arlington. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with
University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. “Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials
that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to
give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.” (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Part
One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2., Subdivision 3.22).”
Further, I declare that the work being submitted for this
assignment is my original work (e.g., not copied from another student or copied from another source) and has not been submitted
for another class.
Susan Stepp, 11/12/2005
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