Drama and experiential learning for inclusion (1 week in Corfu)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2026: 20.07.2026 – 25.07.2026 | 24.08.2026 – 29.08.2026

2027: 04.05.2027 – 09.05.2027 | 28.06.2027 – 03.07.2027 | 23.08.2027 – 28.08.2027

2028: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

Are you ready to use the power of theatre to bridge social gaps and foster a truly inclusive classroom?

“Drama and experiential learning for inclusion” invites educators to explore drama techniques as a dynamic tool to handle diversity, coexistence, and complex social concepts.

This course encompasses a diverse range of activities, such as theatre games, character building, and improvisation, to help you raise awareness on topics like human rights and disabilities. Discover how to use simple, theatrical frameworks to inspire team cooperation and cross-cultural empathy.

Who is this for?

This course is tailored for education, cultural and youth professionals of all levels – including teachers, leaders, counselors, mentors, camp leaders, extracurricular activity coordinators, and more – who want to implement drama in their teaching.

No prior acting or theatre expertise is required. Just curiosity and a willingness to step into your students’ shoes. Participants will benefit from an international learning experience while traveling with Erasmus+.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand drama in education: Explore the fundamental tools of voice, body, and rhythm to introduce drama into your curriculum.
• Raise social awareness: Work on utilizing experiential learning to address critical topics like climate change, refugees, and disabilities.
• Handle team cooperation: Enhance classroom cooperation and manage concepts of diversity and ‘otherness’ effectively.
• Apply advanced techniques: Incorporate advanced drama games and imagination techniques into subjects like Literature, Languages, and History.
• Explore educational theatre: Find out about innovative practices like Document Theatre, Forum Theatre, and Theatre of the Oppressed.
• Create custom materials: Develop personalized drama games and improvisation acts tailored to your specific educational context.

Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to drama tools. Break the ice with voice, body, and rhythm exercises, and participate in the ‘Reunion’ workshop.
• Module 2: Human rights workshop. Engage in a dedicated practical workshop focusing on human rights and social inclusion through drama.
• Module 3: Advanced imagination techniques. Learn and practice advanced theatre games designed to stimulate creativity and emotional growth.
• Module 4: Innovative theatre practices. Discover new educational theatre approaches, including Forum Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed.
• Module 5: Custom creation. Create and design your own improvisation acts based on your students’ specific needs, followed by collaborative evaluation.
• Module 6: Practical implementation. Review best practices, reflect on the experiential journey, and build a lasting European network.

Course Outcomes

• Build a practical theatre toolkit: Walk away with accessible drama games, and reusable workshop materials ready to use in your classroom.
• Enhance intercultural literacy: Gain the critical tools necessary to guide youth safely and effectively in cross-cultural dialogues and European initiatives.
• Drive inclusive transformation: Build confidence in addressing diversity and human rights, supporting emotional growth within your institution.
• Empower youth/student voices: Shift young people from passive learners into empathetic, creative collaborators by modeling experiential learning.
• Promote positive school/organizational culture: Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment through drama, creativity, and collaborative activities.
• Exchange European best practices: Connect with an international network of educators and youth workers, sharing strategies and building long-lasting cross-border partnerships.

Equipment

Participants are advised to bring comfortable clothes and suitable footwear for the activities included in the course.

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Destination:

Corfu is a beautiful green island, which enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Corfu is a very popular tourist destination. Up until the early 20th century, it was mainly visited by the European royals and elites. It is still popular with the global elite. The island’s history is laden with battles and conquests. Corfu was long controlled by Venice and repulsed several Turkish sieges, before falling under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars. Corfu was eventually ceded by the British Empire along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands, and unification with modern Greece was concluded in 1864 under the Treaty of London. Corfu is renowned for its long tradition and rich culture which is unlike any other Greek island. In 2007, the city’s old city was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will also discover a compact world of beautiful beaches and stunning mountain peaks, ancient ruins and picturesque villages. There is something for everyone on the island, whether you prefer peace and quiet or a lively cosmopolitan destination.