A Program Evaluation of Immersive Devised Story Drama: Process and Impacts at a Summer Creativity Camp

<p>This utilization-focused evaluation examined the relationship of a devised drama program at a summer youth camp to the campers’ social-emotional learning (SEL), creativity growth, and character development. Methods used in the study included surveys of parents, interviews of teachers, and focus groups of campers. Results indicated that the devised drama provides durable, effective enrichment in SEL, creativity growth, and character development. Data also suggested that engagement in the drama contributed to an enhanced ability to manage anxiety. Concluding recommendations propose the overt use of the vocabulary of SEL competencies and grade-level appropriate SEL curricula. Professional development in Applied Improvisation for teachers, adult SEL for counselors, and pursuing a national program accreditation were also recommended.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2020

Author dc:creator

• Ressler, Amy

Contributors dc:contributor

• Carol Burg
• Kristin Lems
• Margaret Machon

• social emotional learning
• drama
• creativity
• summer camp
• character
• role play
• Outdoor Education
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/545

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1594