Tim Taylor
The author explains the Mantle of the Expert (MoE) perspective on learning in the classroom; a drama-led inquiry approach that uses imaginary contexts to generate purposeful and engaging activities for learning.
MoE is inspired by the idea that children learn instinctively through imaginary play and that play is a generator of culture. Teachers collaborate with children to generate fictional settings that are then used to deliver the curriculum, knowledge and skills, inspired by the ideas of the late British drama guru Dorothy Heathcote.
Students are cast as a team of experts working for a client on a commission. This fictional context allows them to experiment with making decisions, taking on responsibilities, and meeting challenging situations.
The aim is to establish a ‘safe zone' within the classroom. Unlike in the real world, where children would rarely, if ever, have the kinds of experiences generated by MoE, in an imaginary world they can explore, discuss, and evaluate them as if they were real.
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