Common Sense PD: Using Improv to Redefine Education
When you think of improv, you probably imagine a comedian going off script rather than an educator in front of a laptop. While the idea of using humor to spark learning can be difficult for some teachers to grasp, the need for educators to alleviate our students' stress associated with online learning is not. Join Jordan Elizabeth, improv actor and New York education trainer for Girls Leadership (https://girlsleadership.org/) as she shares practical tips educators can incorporate into their pedagogy. The interactive chat will include physical activities and mindfulness exercises to try with your students.
Recorded on 7/24/2020.
SPEAKERS
Jordan Elizabeth
New York trainer, Girls Leadership
Jamie Nunez (@planetsenses)
Bay Area regional manager, Common Sense Education
QUICK TAKEAWAYS AND RESOURCES
Improvising principles:
1. Say "Yes, and … ."
2. Set up your scene partner for success.
3. Give up "looking good"minutes.
Explanations of principles can be found on the presentation slides:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/...
Improv activity for understanding microaggressions to share with your students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i...
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MORE RESOURCES
Are you looking for resources to help during the coronavirus pandemic? We've got you. Common Sense has free tips and tools for educators and families to support the transition to at-home learning. Get remote teaching resources, family education materials, and research-backed strategies to ease stress and encourage learning:
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