Answer to Question #220061 in English for Leandre Le roux

Question

Exlpain the concept improvisation as applied in the teaching of music, dance and drama in the foundation phase

Moore(2004:113) defines drama as a process wherby imaginative throught becomes action. it can be seen as an act of using the imagination to become someone or something other than yourself. What is the pedagogy behind dramtic play in early childhood education?

Answer 1

Improvisation is the activity of making or doing something not planned beforehand, using whatever can be found. In the performing arts, it is a very spontaneous performance without specific or scripted preparation. This process gives teachers' the knowledge of creativity, manipulative skills and critical thinking. It also allows the teachers' and learners' to display their skills of creativity in teaching and learning activities for better understanding and assimilation of concepts being taught in the classroom. Improvisation helps in saving cost of looking for ready made instructional media which are more costly. It encourages self-reliance and a feeling of confidence during instruction delivery.