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The Reflective Practitioner's Guide to Misadventures in Drama Education, or "What Was I Thinking?"

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Drama education is a complex and challenging field, and even the most experienced practitioners can make mistakes. In this article, I will share some of my own misadventures in drama education, and I will reflect on what I learned from each experience. I hope that my stories will help other drama educators to avoid making the same mistakes, and I hope that they will provide some comfort to those who have already made similar mistakes.

Misadventure #1: The Time I Forgot My Lines

I was in the middle of a performance when I suddenly realized that I had forgotten my lines. I panicked and started to ad-lib, but I quickly realized that I was making a mess of things. I finally had to stop the performance and apologize to the audience.

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I was mortified, but I also learned a valuable lesson. I learned that it is important to be prepared for anything when you are performing. I also learned that it is okay to make mistakes, but it is important to learn from them.

Misadventure #2: The Time I Got Lost in the Woods

I was leading a group of students on a field trip to a local park when I got lost in the woods. I wandered around for hours, and I started to get scared. I finally found my way back to the trail, but I was shaken up.

I learned a lot from that experience. I learned that it is important to be prepared when you are going on a hike. I also learned that it is important to have a plan in case you get lost.

Misadventure #3: The Time I Was Fired

I was working as a drama teacher at a local school when I was fired. I was devastated. I had loved my job, and I didn't understand why I had been fired.

I eventually found out that I had been fired because I had been too demanding of my students. I had expected them to work hard, and I had been disappointed when they didn't meet my expectations.

I learned a lot from that experience. I learned that it is important to be realistic about what you can expect from your students. I also learned that it is important to be supportive and encouraging, even when your students are struggling.

Misadventure #4: The Time I Had a Heart Attack

I was in the middle of a rehearsal when I had a heart attack. I was rushed to the hospital, and I had to have surgery. I was lucky to survive.

I learned a lot from that experience. I learned that it is important to take care of your health. I also learned that it is important to have a support system in place.

I have made many mistakes in my career as a drama educator. But I have also learned a lot from each experience. I believe that mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. They help us to grow and to become better educators.

I hope that my stories have helped you to learn from my mistakes. I hope that they have also provided you with some comfort. Remember, you are not alone. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them and to move on.

A Reflective Practitioner's Guide to (Mis)Adventures in Drama Education - or - What Was I Thinking? (ISSN)

by 汐街コナ

5 out of 5