Models dramatic use of literature in the classroom. The play “Fences” is used to demonstrate how drama can be used in the classroom. Students and professional actors recreate a scene from the play and discuss the play as a whole. A local teacher shares her process for transitioning her English students into drama study. Studio Guest: Cheryl Hague, Teacher (Crete-Monee High School, IL) and University Lecturer (Governor State University).
Countries: US
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Poetry Alive, Part 1
Explores how drama enhances the appreciation of poetry. The Studio Class builds on previous lessons, outlining the concepts important to good dramatic poetry reading. Concepts include proper performance modeling, unison and scripted poetry reading, the physical and psychological elements of performance, and ideas for incorporating the additional disciplines of dance and movement. Studio Guests: Rodney Bowling and Stephanie Kirk of Poetry Alive, Inc.
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Poetry Alive, Part 2
Discusses strategies for incorporating ideas presented in the previous lesson. The ideas discussed in Class 11 are expanded to include a protocol for memorizing, reciting, and performing poetry. Topics include how to script and/or score poetry for reading, how to stage a performance, how to build reading teams, how to follow up performance with meaningful analysis, and how to build on student interest and enthusiasm. The educational value of poetry performance is discussed. Studio Guests: Rodney Bowling and Stephanie Kirk of Poetry Alive, Inc.
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Personal Construct Theory
Discusses the systematic theory of personality offered by Kelly. The video class learns about George Kelly’s “Fundamental Postulate”, considers the pros and cons of his theory, and participate in an experiment to see how their own personal construct relates to the prediction and control of events.
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The Influences of Existentialism
Explores the central concept of “being”. The influence of philosophical existentialism on psychoanalysis is examined. Students learn the importance of the concept of “dasein” in existentialist psychology, and discuss the concepts of authenticity and alienation.
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An Interest in Health and Growth: Rogers and Maslow
Explores self-actualization and the concept of “self”. The lesson includes discussion on the theories of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, whose work centers around the interplay of social influences and self-concept for a more holistic understanding of human behavior.
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Personality in Eastern Thought
Considers alternative non-Western theories of personality. Students explore alternative holistic theories of personality inspired by Eastern philosophies and religion.
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Introductions and Course Overview
Emphasizes the need to meet readers at their current level. Viewers meet Dr. Muhammad and the Studio Class. Discussion centers on the stages of literary appreciation manifested from birth through adulthood.
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Interpersonal and Social Issues in Personality
Introduces Adler’s contributions to interpersonal theory. This lesson shows how the ideas of Alfred Adler – a contemporary of Freud – influenced the development of modern interpersonal theories. The seven major concepts of Adler’s philosophy are presented.
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Individual in a Social Context
Examines the contributions of feminine psychology. This lesson traces the development of Karen Horney’s innovations in psychodynamic theory, exploring her work on feminine psychology and detailing her integration of social considerations and values into psychoanalysis.