TITLE

Drama as an integral part of the early childhood curriculum

AUTHOR(S)

Brownsetin, V.

PUB. DATE

July 1990

SOURCE

Design for Arts in Education;Jul/Aug90, Vol. 91 Issue 6, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Encourages teachers to integrate drama into the daily teaching routine. Research on drama's effectiveness; Drama as both art and a learning medium; Planned and spontaneous drama; Recommendations and program models.

ACCESSION #

9010220051

Tags: TEACHING

 

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