Drama-Based Learning and Teaching

A course to enhance public speaking, storytelling, and interpersonal skills in multicultural educational settings.

Course summary

Discover how acting techniques can revolutionize your teaching approach, fostering empathy, respect, and engagement among diverse learners.

Throughout this course, participants will delve into practical activities and exercises. Participants will explore drama’s role in creating a supportive learning atmosphere. By understanding how to use drama techniques effectively, participants will learn to encourage collaboration and understanding among adult learners as well as youngsters from diverse backgrounds.

Moreover, this course is not just about theory. It is hands-on! Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to implement drama-based teaching in their own education sessions. From improvisation games to role-playing scenarios, you’ll experience firsthand how drama can break down barriers and make learning memorable for your students.

Target groups

  • teachers (pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs)
  • teacher trainers

Programme

Day 1

09:00 - 10:30 Presentation of the training institution, trainers and participants;
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Introduction to the programme, warmers and icebreakers
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Activities to foster participation and the sense of the group
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Understanding dramatic pedagogy
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Role-playing and improvisation
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Group activity creation
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 The mindful body
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Movement and space
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Using the body in multiple ways
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Building communcation skills through drama
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Developing empathy through drama
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Boosting learners initiative through the art of drama
14:00 Free afternoon

09:00 - 10:30 Bodily intelligence and vocal expression
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15 Self-awareness and confidence through drama
12:15 - 12:30 Coffee break
12:30 - 14:00 Closing and evaluation of the course
14:00 Free afternoon

Dates

  • 26.01.2026.-30.01.2026. Planned course
  • 09.02.2026.-13.02.2026. Planned course
  • 23.03.2026.-27.03.2026. Planned course
  • 13.04.2026.-17.04.2026. Planned course
  • 11.05.2026.-15.05.2026. Planned course
  • 29.06.2026.-03.07.2026. Planned course
  • 07.09.2026.-11.09.2026. Planned course
  • 26.10.2026.-30.10.2026. Planned course
  • 23.11.2026.-27.11.2026. Planned course
  • 07.12.2026.-11.12.2026. Planned course

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply drama techniques
  • Facilitate group activities
  • Demonstrate effective use of movement, space, and bodily expression
  • Use drama as a tool to build empathy
  • Evaluate the impact of drama-based activities
  • Reflect on personal teaching practice
  • Express ideas and emotions confidently through performance.
  • Collaborate with peers in improvisation and role-play activities.
  • Use body language and voice to enhance communication.
  • Reflect on self-awareness and empathy through drama.
  • Apply creative thinking to solve learning challenges.
  • Foster group cohesion and trust through theatrical exercises.

Course fee

€ 80

/ per person / per day

Course fee includes

  • administration costs
  • organisational costs
  • participation in the programme/course

We provide the following documents

  • Erasmus+ certificate
  • Europass mobility
  • Learning agreement and other necessary documents!

Additional

  • our programmes include study visits to public institutions, business hubs, institutes, and other organisations
  • we can provide accommodation reservation services in hotels in the city centre
  • we can adapt the programme of the course to your needs – or prepare a new course!

Contact us for more information

Are you interested in our Drama-Based Learning and Teaching programme? Fill out the form and we will contact you with more details shortly. You can also reach us by email at mobility@dante-ri.hr