Integrating Drama into the Study of Cultural Artifacts: A Framework for Upper Elementary Education
The traditional classroom often needs help to appreciate cultural artifacts' richness fully. However, by incorporating visual arts, music, and drama, we can create a dynamic and engaging environment that allows students to explore these treasures. This method fosters a deeper understanding of diverse cultures, promotes empathy, and enhances critical thinking skills (Bales, 2019). Topic: Cultural Artifacts Grade: Upper Elementary Essential Questions: • How can dramatic performance be used to embody and interpret cultural artifacts? • How might technology be utilized to research and present cultural artifacts through drama? • How can selecting culturally diverse literature and artifacts inspire original dramatic works that promote empathy and cultural understanding? Disciplinary Literacy • Visual Literacy: The traditional classroom often finds it challenging to fully appreciate cultural artifacts' richness. However, by incorporating visual arts, music, and drama, we can create ...