Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 1998

Keywords

Lesson plan, Peer education, Elementary education

Abstract

Peer education is an effective way to make lasting impressions on both the performers and the audience. When dealing with social issues this is especially true. The performers must have explored their feelings and experiences to a degree of depth that allows them to have enough perspective to portray it to others who may not have thought about the subject in such detail and depth. The audience often relates more easily to their peers than to a grown up telling them how to behave. Many teachers will attest to how much influence children have on each other. This program combats negative peer pressure by teaching children to influence each other in a positive, constructive way. The fact that the performers are showing themselves as being introspective, encourages the audience members to reflect on their own experiences.

Department

Elementary Education

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Social interaction in children; Peer teaching; Drama in education

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Rights Statement

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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