Improvisation:

The Key to

21st Century LearningLaurel J. Felt

vs INTERPRETATION Prague, Czech Republic

July 19, 2014

21st Century LearningDiscover. Learn. Teach.

• Cognitive– processes and strategies, knowledge, creativity

• Intrapersonal– intellectual openness, work ethic/conscientiousness,

positive core self-evaluation

• Interpersonal– teamwork and collaboration, leadership

HOW?Discover. Learn. Teach.

My ResearchDiscover. Learn. Teach.

• Culture– safety, connection, engagement, empowerment

• Process– participatory governance, participatory learning, playfulness

• Master Skills– Dynamic Appreciation, Resource Engagement,

Respectful Negotiation

Improv as KeyDiscover. Learn. Teach.

Improvisational TheaterDiscover. Learn. Teach.

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug02/reno/images/spolin.jpg

RFK Community SchoolsDiscover. Learn. Teach.

KYCCDiscover. Learn. Teach.

CultureDiscover. Learn. Teach.

CultureDiscover. Learn. Teach.

ProcessDiscover. Learn. Teach.

“I wanted to learn how to face the audience and to face my fear.” –KYCC Participant #2

“Improvised scenework… initiating scenes in diverse locations/contexts.” –KYCC facilitator Marion

FistBump! RAP

ProcessDiscover. Learn. Teach.

Master SkillsDiscover. Learn. Teach.

Master SkillsDiscover. Learn. Teach.

“One thing I like about L4C is that we can express our imagination and be creative. Even though it’s embarrassing we can be silly.” –KYCC Participant #7

DOG vs CAT

Master SkillsDiscover. Learn. Teach.

Play’s the thingDiscover. Learn. Teach.

Discover. Learn. Teach.

Questions? Comments!

Laurel Felt

laurelfelt@gmail.com

laurelfelt.org