Impact of Theatre in Child Development (from Toddler to Teenager)

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ABSTRACT

The main of the research is to analyze the impact of theatre on Child Development (from toddlers to teenage). Child development is generally referred to development or growth throughout the pediatrics (a branch of medicine related to child care), and lifespan. With the passage of time these channels keep on developing through different aspects. It is important for children to develop and grow in various areas for becoming healthy, productive and happy members of the society in future. These include: physical, social, emotional, psychological, and cognitive. Various childhood activities at home as well at school help in enhancing and increasing the child development. The main focus of this is on the theatrical activities in child development. Participating in drama activities during their early childhood development stages have been observed to promote the development of language skills among children. This study employed quantitative research method for obtaining information about the effectiveness of theatre in child development and how it can be better than other activities. The research survey was mainly focused on teachers' and parents' perception about how theatre plays an important role in child development. The research findings identified that theatre helps in increasing problem-solving skills, cognitive skills, physical development, social and emotional understanding and relates to relates life experiences.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Research Background1

Research Aims and Objectives2

Research Questions2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW3

Child Development3

Aspect and Stages of Child Development3

Physical Development3

Cognitive and Psychological Developments4

Social and Emotional Development5

Skills Development6

Child Development Theories6

Erickson's Theory7

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development9

Piaget's Theory: Stages of Cognitive Development10

Vygotsky's Theory of Child Development11

Role of Theatre Drama in the Child Development11

Language Development12

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY15

Research Method15

Research Philosophy15

Data Collection Method17

Secondary Resources17

Primary Resources17

Research Instrument18

Sampling18

Sample Size18

Data Analysis Method19

Ethical Considerations19

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS21

Results21

Discussion27

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION31

WORK CITED33

APPENDIX A37

APPENDIX B39

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Research Background

Child development is referred to emotional, psychological and biological changes that might occur or appear in human beings from the time of their birth till the end of their adolescents, as the individuals move on from the mode of being dependent towards an increase in autonomy or independence. Since these changes that occur are significantly influenced by genetic factors and the events happening in an individual's life, it is important to study the psychology of children for enhancing child development.

Here, education plays an important role in enhancing, developing, shaping and improving the perceptions, behavior, and attitudes affecting the cognitive learning. Schools carry out various curriculum activities which tend to play a vital role in a positive development of children from toddlers till their ...