ESSENTIAL METHODOLOGY

What is a methodology?

• The OED defines a methodology as:“A system of methods used in a particular area

of study or activity’.

OR

• How we do what we do.

What is the TfaC methodology?

Theatre for a Change use participatory learning to lead participants through a process of

behaviour change.

Facilitators are trained by actively participating in the methodology.

Participatory Learning

• Participatory learning emphasises physically active, group-based learning.

• Participants share in experiments with voice, body and space.

• Participants experience and embody ideas and concepts, rather than absorb them by traditional, instructive (didactic) means.

Behaviour Change

Society

Group

Individual

Individual •A supportive environment.•Understanding, demonstration,

experimentation and role modeling.•Development of skills.•Practicing behaviour change –

learning the steps.

Group•Recognition of shared experience. • ‘Positive Deviation’ – individuals

influence the group.•Collective action- the group

decided to take action.

Society •Support from decision makers.•Changes in policy or law.•Access to services.•Community feedback.

Theatre in Theatre for a Change?• Interactive dramas and roleplays form a core part of

the participatory practice for behaviour change. • Voice, body, space are the fundamental features of

theatre performance.• Inspired by the work of Augusto Boal and ‘Theatre of

the Oppressed’. • ‘the main process involved in theatre and hence

dramatherapy is that or dramatic or aesthetic distance.’ – The Handbook of Dramatherapy.

Theatre for a Change: Programme for Facilitator Training

Three areas of learning

As a participant:Knowledge acquisition and

behaviour change: engaging inparticipatory activities and reflective learning

As a communicator:Building confidence and abilities in: vocal skills, physical skills, group and teamwork

As a facilitator:Facilitator training in participatory learning:

managing and organising groups, creative direction and workshop delivery

FACILITATIONPARTCIPATION

COMMUNICATION

1. Three areas of learning in the TfaC methodology

The Step by Step Model

Three levels of facilitation

Eight stages of the programme (or steps)

Communication skills improve throughout

Workshop Structure: KAS/KAB

Practice (Skills/Behaviours)

Explore (Attitudes)

Experience (Knowledge)

Workshop Plan

Notes:

• Knowledge, attitudes and skills inform the structure of the workshop through activities that ask participants to experience, explore and then practice.

• Reflection is vitally important to bring out the learning outcomes of each activity.

Thank you!