THE EFFECT OF DRAMA IN EDUCATION TOWARDS THE SUBJECT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Authors

  • Nick Mavroudis PhD, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v7i1.3760

Keywords:

drama in education, physical education, social learning, emotional intelligence

Abstract

This article aims to fill the bibliographic gap concerning the way physical education teachers may apply drama in education in elementary schools. Drama in education is an educational method which, based on movement, speech and expression, aims at the comprehensive development of a child. The application of its techniques may provide new dimensions and perspectives to the teaching of physical education in elementary school.

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Author Biography

  • Nick Mavroudis, PhD, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
    Nick Mavroudis teaches Physical Education at the 87th Multicultural Primary School of Athens. He has also studied acting at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Northern Greece. He holds a PhD in Drama in Education from the School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

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2021-05-27

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021)

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