Teaching as Performance
Initial Publication Date: November 30, 2009
While none of our faculty members would say that teaching is purely entertainment, many would argue that an engaging teaching persona helps energize learning in the classroom.
Carol reveals the performative elements in her own teaching style and how they open a space for student engagement.
Christine discusses the function of her teaching "character" and how it advances the learning of the students
Stephen describes how his physical presentation enhances both the affective learning of students as well as developing their awareness of more bodily ways of "knowing."