Understanding the Role of Drama and Arts in Education

By 1920’, after the release of the great American movie Citizen Kane, drama became a crucial part of children’s curriculum. Education boards worldwide pondered upon the importance of art & drama in education. So, children did not only read about Romeo & Juliet. They lived their life. 

Around the 1960s, things started changing, and drama got excluded from being a natural part of the curriculum. It became an extracurricular activity. But, still, the advantages of drama in education did not decrease. Instead, it survived with similar pride and glory. 

Importance of Drama and Art in Education

Grows Leadership Potential 

After the pandemic, children lacked confidence as they were detached from conventional schooling for a long time. Performing drama encourages the leader inside them and inspires them to take hold of the situation. 

Teaches Self-Expression

Children are becoming introverts as they do not connect with a lot of people physically nowadays. Online communication builds skills. But, they are not worth applying when it comes to daily life. Children learn to express themselves through performing skits. Drama and other art forms also significantly contribute to children’s emotional growth. 

Life Skill Training 

Performing arts bestow various life skills like compassion, teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation. The role of art and drama in education has made many generations speak and write on their own. 

Find Their Voice

If you scroll up a little to the first half of the 19th or 20th century, you will meet people who are scientists as well as writers, sportsmen as well as singers. Constant practice of drama and art bestows magical confidence in children that they feel comfortable voicing their opinions irrespective of their field of work. 

Constructive Criticism 

Nowadays, criticism is used in a negative sense. But, there was a time when the foundation of art and culture was criticism. When children start understanding drama and arts in education, they begin constructive criticism. One needs to read a lot to engage in such criticism, as it is a two-way conversation where the listeners and speaker both learn. 

Types of Drama in Education

To incorporate drama into education, teachers must make it part of the daily curriculum. When children perform drama in the boundary of the classrooms, they can only limit it with the forms like:

• Mime
• Role plays
• Drama games 
• Puppet plays
• Masked drama
• Radio drama 

So, performing drama and art in education is a continuous process. It requires perseverance and patience. Therefore, teachers have to put enough effort into making the activities engaging. 

Finally, I want to send a message to the parents and the teachers. Understanding children becomes easier when you do it through art and culture. The more they express themselves, the more transparent they become to the adults.

FAQs

1.What is the role of art in education?

Ans: Art in schools encourages creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. Through art, students acquire the skills of problem-solving and cultural awareness and become more confident in their learning processes. It also promotes cooperation and fine motor skills and, therefore, supports all-round academic success.

2. What is the concept of drama in education?

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