Welcome, welcome!!!

Hello, and welcome to my Multi-modal Resource Portfolio! 

My name is Ana Vintan, and I am currently completing my teaching degree at Brock University. I am passionate about innovating teaching practices and developing students' 21 century skills. The purpose of this journal is to create a creative and practical resource that can be used within educational drama settings for myself as well as fellow educators in the primary and junior division. 
Happy reading!

While I do not have a vast background in drama, I see tremendous value in drama education! I believe it allows all students to build confidence, develop character education by being able to take on the feelings/thoughts/emotions of other and interpreting experiences in a dramatic context. I also believe drama offers students the opportunity to interact with peers and build social connections in a way that is very different from the traditional academic context.
My journey as I learn about drama strategies will be reflected within this online portal, which I will use to document my learning process. Descriptions of theories and research, sample lesson plans as well as some of my professional reflections will be discussed within this blog. I hope that reading this blog will inspire the infusion of a variety of drama education strategies that can be adapted and incorporated into any classroom.