Drama as a methodological tool for training future teachers

a case study in Dourados/MS

Abstract

This article presents the extension project entitled "Drama in the Classroom: an introduction", from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), as a bridge between the training of future teachers and the school environment. In this project, the objective was to introduce the process drama methodology into the teaching of Art(s) in a basic education school in Dourados/MS. Seeking to intersect Basic Education and University in academic, school, social and cultural spheres, the process drama "Between Matches and Stars" was created, applied to elementary school classes at the municipal school Arthur Campos Mello. Addressing themes such as death, loss, social class, racism, prejudice, among others, the active and playful methodology of the drama allowed participants in the process a unique, formative, civic and exciting experience, in which the training of teachers in direct contact with the school community was the focus of investigation.