Inspiring performance (CPF3)
Focus on drama and song

Judith Hamilton, Anne McLeod & Steven Fawkes

Inspiring performance shows how drama and song can make language memorable to learners, encourage their active involvement and turn them into willing communicators. It demonstrates, with the help of many practical examples, how a stress-free atmosphere can be created in which learners are not afraid to try out new words and structures.

Part 1: Drama in the languages classroom shows how drama can create a more natural language-learning environment in the classroom which involves learners physically, intellectually and emotionally. It is suitable across the ability range and lends itself to differentiation. Part 2: With a song in my scheme of work suggests practical ways in which teachers can support their learners at any stage in their learning, by framing significant items of language in memorable formats. It focuses specifically on the creative context of song.

Contents

Part 1: Drama in the languages classroom
Why should I do it? | Can I do it? | Essential techniques – all ages and levels | Simulations, improvisations and creative role play | How do I get started?

Part 2: With a song in my scheme of work
Rationale: making use of the creative contexts | Getting started | My favourite hits | Case study: Using melodies and rhythm as a tool for teaching foreign languages (Kheya Mair) | Let's do the show right here | Appendix: evaluation schedule

2003 | 96pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-904243-10-6 | ISBN-10:1-904243-10-X | £12 | Order this title online

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