Drama classes help to develop strong neural pathways in children. Sunningdale Drama School in Cape Town shows how!
The many comments from parents and children about the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy’s Drama Academy’s international programme in schools shows that there is a strong link between children’s cognitive development, enhancing their whole school development. It is quite clear that schools in Cape Town which place an emphasis on drama have higher achievements on national scores. Government Schools such as Bergvliet Primary and Spine Road High Schools are examples of this all-round development.
Principal of the Cape Town Academy says: ‘Drama leads young children from concrete thinking to more abstract thinking more quickly thanks to the clever concept of teaching improvisation developed by Helen O’Grady.’
This is verified In a Unesco report ‘Drama for Learning and Creativity’ a project to develop more drama teaching within schools by Patrice Baldwin.
From her report, Patric Baldwin stated that: "Drama is highly motivating, multi-sensory and active, links learning cognitively and affectively and is therefore memorable. Drama has roots in imitation and mimicry (the first learning style) and then through dramatic play, which is holistic and helps develop strong neural pathways for children who are developing normally. Drama in schools develops this."
Principal of the Cape Town Academy says: ‘Drama leads young children from concrete thinking to more abstract thinking more quickly thanks to the clever concept of teaching improvisation developed by Helen O’Grady.’
This is verified In a Unesco report ‘Drama for Learning and Creativity’ a project to develop more drama teaching within schools by Patrice Baldwin.
From her report, Patric Baldwin stated that: "Drama is highly motivating, multi-sensory and active, links learning cognitively and affectively and is therefore memorable. Drama has roots in imitation and mimicry (the first learning style) and then through dramatic play, which is holistic and helps develop strong neural pathways for children who are developing normally. Drama in schools develops this."
And David Simpson, External Evaluator (University of Brighton) said: "Drama for Learning and Creativity’ has been a learning journey for all the teachers and consultants involved. The success of the project is due to their individual and collective energy. There is a passionate commitment to whole class Drama as a teaching and learning medium ... Without exception, there is a determination to move children’s learning forward. ”
The immense educational aspects of drama cannot be underestimated. Children who attend drama classes find learning fun and this makes their whole school experience so much more valuable. The photos below show our amazing teacher, Annemarie, who takes such positive enthusiastic approach, bringing out the best in each and every child.
For more information about the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy’s programmes in Cape Town, contact us on 021 6747478
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