The Relationship Between The Individual and the Collective Learning Process In Drama

Sæbø, Aud Berggraf

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“…The capacity of art to open up for new knowledge is described in a variety of disciplines (Fraser & al Sayah, 2011; Løvlie, 1990; Sæbø, 1998). Medical and health care researchers have used theatre performances in research projects in a variety of ways (Bø & Sæther, 2004; Deloney & Graham, 2003; Fraser & al Sayah, 2011).…”

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‘Theatre as an eye-opener’: How theatre may contribute to knowledge about living close to persons with dementia

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The aim of the study was to show how theatre may yield insight into living close to persons with dementia. Six focus group interviews with health providers and close relatives were conducted. The informants, recruited by the local dementia associations and nursing homes in three Norwegian towns, were invited to see the theatre play Our Wonderful World. Further, they were asked to send written reflections from during and after the play to the project group within one week. Transcripts from the interviews and reflection notes were analysed inspired by a phenomenological approach. After discussion and reflection on each member's preliminary themes, a common meaning of the informants' experiences were gained. Informants gave written informed consent and The Norwegian Social Sciences Data Services assessed the project. Data showed that the two groups of informants had different knowledge of the patients' earlier life and thoughts of the future. They became aware of how different they experienced their responsibility, and they expressed different attitudes as to how open one should be about the illness. Findings are summarised in four themes: Bright memories and sombre views of the future, Life responsibility versus professional responsibility and Shielding versus openness. The drama creates emotional engagement that enabled the informants to transcend their personal experiences and gain new knowledge.

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‘Theatre as an eye-opener’: How theatre may contribute to knowledge about living close to persons with dementia

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“…As a result of this potential for understanding through art, various art forms, such as for instance psycho drama, are used regularly in treatment and in care in general (Gürgens, 2004; Sæbø, 1998). Within dementia care, artistic expressions such as music (Brotons, 2000), pictorial art (Ree Hunderi & Hunderi, 2009), and dance (Høgaas & Skjønberg, 2007) have been shown to have a positive influence on the patients’ quality of life.…”

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‘Brightness in dark places’: Theatre as an arena for communicating life with dementia

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The aim of this study was to use artistic expressions on a theatrical stage for communicating life with dementia, as portrayed in literary texts and to explore whether such communication would help relatives of people suffering from dementia gain knowledge of their situation. Life with dementia was portrayed through four theatre performances with actors reading excerpts from literary texts combined with music. Relatives were invited to the performances and to participate in focus groups following the events. Analysis revealed that the participants recognized episodes in the texts and were touched. This resulted in new knowledge. The aesthetic expression was of great significance. The use of the theatre stage as an arena for communicating knowledge became a meaningful experience. The performances enabled identification with roles on the stage, created a feeling of community with the audience and contributed to an experience of dignity.

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Knowing in our bones: interrogating embodied practice in theatre-making/theatre-teaching through self-study

Meskin

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2018

South African Theatre Journal

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The Relationship Between The Individual and the Collective Learning Process In Drama

Cited by 3 publications

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‘Theatre as an eye-opener’: How theatre may contribute to knowledge about living close to persons with dementia

‘Theatre as an eye-opener’: How theatre may contribute to knowledge about living close to persons with dementia

‘Brightness in dark places’: Theatre as an arena for communicating life with dementia

Knowing in our bones: interrogating embodied practice in theatre-making/theatre-teaching through self-study

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