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.





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CAMS 226: Teaching as Performance (MP4 Video 11.8MB Jul28 17) (4:22 min)
Carol reveals the performative elements in her own teaching style and how they open a space for student engagement.

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French 101: Teaching as Performance (MP4 Video 5.6MB Jul28 17) (2:58 min)
Christine discusses the function of her teaching "character" and how it advances the learning of the students

Teaching with the Body
Studio Art 122: Teaching with the Body (MP4 Video 36.7MB Jul28 17) (3:58 min)
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."