Teacher in Role refers to the teacher working in role, within class drama. It is usually highly engaging for students of any age. The roots of TiR lie in dramatic play, when empathetic adults often play naturally and purposefully alongside children, within shared, imagined worlds. The teacher in a drama lesson might work in role but also has responsibility for structuring the drama lesson. TiR is likely to be just one of the strategies used within a lesson.
Teacher in role can be used to:
The role the teacher chooses and how they play it will influence how the students are able and likely to respond in role.
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