“Collective effervescence”, movement, listening - yes, and - what a rich take on the humanity of the classroom. Yes to all of these things! Also, shout out to the “tartan army”. Scotland 🏴 ❤️
My son’s high school has an improv club for students - they do shows just for fun, but also use their skills as teaching tools to get students talking about Wellness topics (vaping, healthy relationships, etc.)
I regret not taking any theater classes in high school. I think I would’ve been pretty good at it. Especially now, as a teacher, I find myself using improv techniques in my classroom.
In the fall I’ll start teaching a one-semester health class at a high school that’s new to me. Five sections in the fall, five sections in the spring - so essentially teaching the same lesson 10 times each year. I sometimes think of this like the cycle that touring stand-up comedians get on where they polish a set each night, making small changes until it’s the best it can be.
“Collective effervescence”, movement, listening - yes, and - what a rich take on the humanity of the classroom. Yes to all of these things! Also, shout out to the “tartan army”. Scotland 🏴 ❤️
I’m pleased you enjoyed this piece!
I was and English and Drama teacher, so many connections! Also, lots of improvisation as a secondary Vice-Principal 😂
My son’s high school has an improv club for students - they do shows just for fun, but also use their skills as teaching tools to get students talking about Wellness topics (vaping, healthy relationships, etc.)
I regret not taking any theater classes in high school. I think I would’ve been pretty good at it. Especially now, as a teacher, I find myself using improv techniques in my classroom.
In the fall I’ll start teaching a one-semester health class at a high school that’s new to me. Five sections in the fall, five sections in the spring - so essentially teaching the same lesson 10 times each year. I sometimes think of this like the cycle that touring stand-up comedians get on where they polish a set each night, making small changes until it’s the best it can be.
Yes! That’s exactly what it’s like! Congratulations on returning to the classroom.