Psychodrama and sociodrama in primary and secondary education

Jay A. Mathis, Louis Fairchild, Thomas M. Cannon

Psychology in the Schools · 1980 · 11 citations · 3 references

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Abstract

Students need practice in decision making and problem solving, and sociodrama can provide this practice in a safe, nonthreatening context. It helps them to become aware of the typical ways they solve problems, and it increases both social and personal awareness. It may promote acceptance, cooperation, and cohesiveness in the classroom. Students readily adapt to this kind of activity and find it both enjoyable and stimulating. It is recommended as a useful method in the classroom and guidance and counseling setting for helping students understand their own behavior and the behavior of others.

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