1. Introduction to week 4 Creative tools and methods
In Week 4 of the Creative Tools and Methods aspect of the module you will familiarise yourselves with using drama and drama playing to communicate with individuals living with dementia. The week will commence by sharing your memories about drama plays from your childhood and will discuss using drama play for communicating with individuals living with dementia. Finally, the week will conclude with linking drama play and dementia.
Aims/ Objectives of Week
- To become familiar with drama and drama plays
- To share a drama play with each other
- To connect with people living with dementia by making drama plays
- To acquire understanding of drama
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this aspect of week 1 you will be able to:
- Dare to use drama plays as a creative tool for communicating with individuals living with dementia
- Acquire knowledge of various usages of drama play in a caring context
- Invent drama for people living with dementia
