The Creative Arts as an Integrative Model of Training in Special Education - A Canadian Perspective

Authors

  • Bernie Warren
  • George C. Mager

Keywords:

Creative Arts, Integrative Model, Integration, Training, Special Education, Canadian, Perspective, Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Voice, Attitudes, Beliefs, Empowerment, Self-worth, Expression, Dramatic Arts, Support, Inclusive, Environment

Abstract

Persons with disability are seldom allowed to exercise their voice let alone develop the sense of empowerment and self worth that creative expression can bring about. Pioneering work in Canada, uses the dramatic arts to develop 'integrative education' whereby disabled and non-disabled persons learn to work in a mutually supportive fashion. 

References

Barrett, G. (1989). The ‘Drama in Education specialist: An original role betwixt and between. In J. Wilkinson (Ed.), Celebrating our Roots - Forging the Future. On-site proceeding at the International Drama Education research Symposium. Toronto, Ontario: OISE.

Courtney, R. (1989). Beginnings in Drama and Cognition. In J. Wilkinson (Ed.), Celebrating our Roots - Forging the Future. McLeod, J. (1989). Change and Development. In J. Wilkinson (Ed.), Celebrating our Roots - Forging the Future.

Perske, R. & Perske, M. (1988). Circle of Friends. Burlington, Ontario: Welch Publishing Company Inc. Schechner, R. (1989). Ritual Drama. Lecture, Concordia University, Montreal. Winzer, M. (1989). Closing The Gap. Toronto, Ontario: Copp Clark Pitman Ltd.

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Published

1993-11-11

How to Cite

Warren, B., & Mager, G. C. (1993). The Creative Arts as an Integrative Model of Training in Special Education - A Canadian Perspective. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 6(2), 101–110. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/435

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (1993)

Section

Articles

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