Discovering Drama: Theory and Practice for the Primary School

The launch of Discovering Drama:Theory and Practice for the Primary School (Murphy, P. & O’Keeffe M., 2006) took place in St. Patrick’s College on 7th September 2006. The guest of honour was Mary Hanafin, the minister for Education and Science. Written for Primary school teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students of Education and Drama, this is a comprehensive theoretical and practical book which situates the teaching of drama in the context of the Irish Education system. It provides descriptions of a range of process dramas, which were facilitated and developed in primary schools throughout Ireland. Each drama is followed by an analysis of the theoretical and practical principles which underpin it, thereby seeking to empower the teacher with the knowledge and skills needed to implement further drama programmes. The emphasis of the book is on a particular approach to the teaching of drama known as process drama, which is the basis of the new drama curriculum in Ireland.

Paula Murphy is a lecturer in Education (Drama) in St. Patrick’s College, Dublin. Margaret O’Keeffe is a lecturer in Education (Drama) in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. They currently lecture on undergraduate, post-graduate and in-service programmes. They previously worked as primary school teachers, and as Education Officers for TEAM Educational Theatre Company. They have presented at a variety of national and international conferences, and are committee members of ADEI (Assoc. of Drama in Education in Ireland).

ISBN 07171 39344

 

Last Updated: Thursday September 21 2006