5.3.1 Applied Improvisation in the Classroom

Get ready to laugh and have fun while learning powerful strategies to help your gifted students K-12 prepare for college, career, and life! Applied Improvisation is an effective way to get students engaged with the material they need to learn and make connections with peers and the world at large. Drawing from modern-day research and psychology, this interactive, evidence-based approach supports academic performance through social-emotional learning, metacognition, and executive functioning.

Author(s):

Christiana Frank
christiana@kidscapeproductions.com
KidScape Productions
United States

Christiana Frank has been employing Applied Improvisation and professional theatre techniques for nineteen years in corporate teams, educational institutions, and mental health facilities and is a certified KidScape Productions and Team Building on Purpose Instructor. Since 1999 she has been designing and leading trainings and classes with a mindful approach to collaboration, communication, and creativity. Mrs. Frank-Daniels’ passion is deeply rooted in facilitating teams and individuals to communicate effectively and feel confident with ambiguity and change.