Storytelling, songs, role play and drama
This set of videos shows how teachers use storytelling, songs, role play and drama across a range of curriculum areas to actively engage students in developing their ideas and knowledge with one another.
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A teacher uses a familiar story in an interactive session to help his young students learn new English words.
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A teacher retells her students a familiar story using props.
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A teacher explores how to use a story to engage her students in number work.
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A teacher uses storytelling imaginatively to engage her students with scientific ideas.
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A teacher shows the benefits of preparing and practising storytelling in advance of the lesson.
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A teacher asks his students to perform role plays that show how the maths they have learnt relates to their everyday lives.
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