Workshop Registration for Keep Theatre "In Mind!": Using Drama with Your Students to Connect, to Learn, and to Belong

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Facilitator: Dr. Xan S. Johnson, Professor of Theatre, University of Utah
The workshop takes place on Friday, Nov. 8 (5-9pm) and Nov. 9 (10-4:30 pm) 2019, located in the Student Center

**Deadline to Apply: Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 4:00 pm**

How does the brain make meaning? How and why do we learn? Through hands-on activities and application of theatre strategies, you will discover how to integrate into your classroom effective discoveries from social cognitive
neuroscience research.

Workshop Outcomes:
• Participants will review how the brain makes-meaning.
• Participants will recognize the potential benefits of integrating social cognitive neuroscience findings and theatre strategies into the content in their courses and curriculum.
• Participants will learn strategies to engage students in acting activities or in-role drama processes designed to align with current brain research on empathy.
• Participants will create, explore and discuss hands-on ways to infuse workshop content into their own discipline and teaching pedagogy.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Department *

Title/Position (Faculty, Lecturer, Grad Helper) *

Please explain your interest in this workshop and what you hope to gain by participating. *

Please list the course or courses (by name and number) you plan to incorporate the workshop materials into. *

(e.g. EDLD 509: Educational Leadership in a Pluralistic Society)

Tell us what, if any, drama or theatre teaching experience you've had previously.

Do you have any dietary restrictions or need any special accommodations?

Any additional comments, questions, or concerns:

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.