What is conscience alley?

A conscience alley is a technique for student debate that draws all learners into the collaborative development and presentation of an argument. Learners work in teams to develop a compelling argument in response to a question set by the teacher, as in a classic debate.

Why is conscience alley useful?

‘Conscience Alley’ or ‘Thought Tunnel’ This strategy is used at a key point in a drama, narrative or historical account and is a way of exploring thoughts t provides an opportunity to reflect in detail on the underlying issues.

How is conscience alley used in drama?

Conscience Alley invites students to explore multiple facets of a character’s choice within a specific dilemma. The strategy is used to embody and analyze the range of ideas, motivations, and factors that a character may be thinking about when making a major decision within real or imagined circumstances.

What is roll on the wall?

In Role on the Wall, the outline of a body is drawn on a large sheet of paper, which is stuck onto the wall. This can be as simple as a drawing of a gingerbread man (download template below), or the teacher can carefully draw around one of the participants lying on a roll of paper.

What thought tapping?

Thought tracking (also called thought tapping) is a quick fire strategy enabling children to verbally express their understanding of characters and situations without the need for rehearsal. Students gain confidence to speak in front of others, preparing the ground for them to move into extended improvisation.

What do you understand by drama discuss its essential elements and forms in brief?

Drama is created and shaped by the elements of drama which, for the Drama ATAR course, are listed as: role, character and relationships, situation, voice, movement, space and time, language and texts, symbol and metaphor, mood and atmosphere, audience and dramatic tension.

Why do students study drama in school?

In Drama students are able to explore intellectual, social, physical, emotional and moral domains through learning which involves thought, feeling and action. Drama fosters self discipline, confidence and team work and develops skills in interpreting, researching, negotiating, problem solving and decision making.