Theater as the STEAM Engine for Engaging Those Previously Disengaged

Cases on STEAM Education in Practice - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2334-5.ch006 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 118-153

Author(s):

Paul C. Jablon

Keyword(s):

Classroom Practice ◽

Steam Engine ◽

Creative Dramatics ◽

Teacher Interactions ◽

Research Studies

Connects the use of creative dramatics with engaging students previously disengaged with STEM classes. Elucidates a variety of reasons how creative dramatics allows STEM teachers and their students to succeed. Each of the assertions is backed by citations of research studies, classroom practice, and details of the theoretical underpinnings. Also included are detailed descriptions of three effective classroom methodologies using theater in STEM classes, along with specific examples of each that include student and teacher interactions.

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Theater as the STEAM Engine for Engaging Those Previously Disengaged

Cases on Models and Methods for STEAM Education - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9631-8.ch004 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 55-91

Author(s):

Paul C. Jablon

Keyword(s):

Classroom Practice ◽

Steam Engine ◽

Creative Dramatics ◽

Teacher Interactions ◽

Research Studies

This chapter connects the use of creative dramatics with engaging students previously disengaged with STEM classes. It elucidates a variety of reasons how creative dramatics allows STEM teachers and their students to succeed. Each of the assertions is backed by citations of research studies, classroom practice, and details of the theoretical underpinnings. Also included are detailed descriptions of three effective classroom methodologies using theater in STEM classes, along with specific examples of each that include student and teacher interactions.

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Conducting Dysphagia Research in the Field Through Partnerships With Clinicians

Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) ◽

10.1044/sasd20.2.36 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 36-41

Author(s):

Catriona M. Steele

Keyword(s):

Dysphagia Research ◽

Research Studies

Research studies that involve collaborations between scientists and frontline clinicians provide rich opportunities for advancing knowledge in the field of dysphagia. However, various challenges exist in bridging research goals and clinical priorities. In this article, we explore the perspectives of those who have participated in previous collaborations to gain insights regarding the challenges, surprises, and benefits of such collaboration.

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