This course has been developed with Dr Richard Bale from Imperial College London, UK and includes short videos, activities and discussion prompts. When completed you will:
- Know how to use improvisation techniques from theatre to help you feel more prepared for the ‘unprepared’ moments in your teaching.
- Understand how using improvisation in your teaching can help students to engage more actively and collaboratively in the learning process.
- Have an understanding of how to effectively use games, activities and icebreakers in your teaching, drawing on the expertise of improv coaches.
What’s InSIDE
- 10 minutes
- 7 Lessons
- 4 Activities
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