Aesthetics of Listening: Creating Spaces of Learning

Author

Lisa Donovan, Lesley University

Date of Award

2005

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

PHD - Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Education

Abstract

In this study with 9th-12th grade students in an urban Massachusetts school, I consider the question 'How can theater education develop a sense of voice and identity in adolescents?' Students in a drama class engaged in a variety of performance techniques including: interview theater, improvisation, and pantomime while considering the concept of voice/identity development. They then created an interview based script focused on an issue of their choice: the rules of the school and how they were enforced.... Data collection included video-taped class sessions, interviews with the drama classroom teacher, student peer interviews, and a final focus group session six weeks following the conclusion of the project.

Language

English

Number of Pages

504

Embargo Period

6-7-2017

Recommended Citation

Donovan, Lisa, "Aesthetics of Listening: Creating Spaces of Learning" (2005). Educational Studies Dissertations. 75.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/education_dissertations/75