I do definitely find this presentation of a moral issue much more effective than a lecture. Lectures can only go so far. Words cannot paint a picture in someone's mind. Also, one's mind can wander during a lecture while when there is a story as interesting as a drama, one's mind cannot wander. When the players can paint this picture for people, the audience can understand something much easier and the picture remains in a person's mind for much longer than anything else.
As a drama, moral issues come across very strongly. The point and importance of the moral issue is exemplified in the drama.
It was more interesting working on a small project that listening to a lecture. Although the professor's lectures are extremely interesting. And I am not only saying that to get EXTRA CREDIT. Honest!
ReplyDeleteI concur that acting out the drama can be more effective than even the most exciting lecture. This is because people learn easier when they are involved with it (in my opinion).
ReplyDeleteI think that is what is so cool about Broadway. Because they have some incredible actors and they can paint that picture inside of your head.
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