Assessment Archives ⋆ KidScape Productions

21 Mar

How Participating in Drama Productions Help Improve Emotional Intelligence

Esteemed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Indeed, there is something pure about drama. In the process of assuming an unfamiliar identity, you get an insight into how personalities differ from one individual to another. A glimpse into the human mind and emotional responses When playing [...]

By Charles Daniels (EQ) Emotional Intelligence, (SEL) Social Emotional Learning, afterschool, AI, and, Applied Improvisation, Articles, Assemblies, Assessment, Communication, communication skills, confidence, growth mindset, happiness, Improvisation, In Class Field Trips, international, Life Skills, public speaking, Role Play, self love ai, applied improvisation, Applied improvisation for education, assessment, Life skills 3 Comments

05 Mar

Using Applied Improvisation in Education- KidScape Productions

Using Applied Improvisation in Education When we think of applied improvisation, we perhaps think of theatre and classic mottos such as “Yes, And,” “Make your scene partner look good” or “Everything is a gift.” While this is true, we are seeing an expansion of the basic principles of applied improvisation into a growing set of applications to be used in a broad range of educational settings, helping students to become master learners, creators, adapters, collaborators, and communicators. Through spotlighting the [...]

By Christiana Frank (EQ) Emotional Intelligence, (SEL) Social Emotional Learning, afterschool, Applied Improvisation, Applied Improvisation for Education, art, Assemblies, Assessment, Autism, growth mindset, Improvisation, In Class Field Trips, Uncategorized, Yes 4 Comments

19 Feb

Benefits of Applied Improvisation for Interviewing Skills

Few things are more nerve-wracking than a job or college interview. So much is at stake; a lackluster performance could be all that stands between you and your dream education or your dream career! Even if your resume is filled with accomplishments and qualifications, that may not be enough to get the nod. You have to show to the person interviewing you that your resume is not just padding, but reflects who you are and what you have done. [...]

06 Oct

Assessment results: The benefits of Applied Improvisation for social-emotional learning (Grades 7-12)

KidScape Productions is celebrating its 19th year using Applied Improvisation (AI) for essential life skills. Whether training is provided during school hours, after school, or during one of our camps and assemblies, the benefits are significant and lifelong. Applied Improvisation, when done correctly, offers participants a low stake environment to hone in on essential life and communication skills. AI uses the methodology of improvisation and is infused into business, school, relationships, and everyday life. While anecdotal data has demonstrated the benefits [...]

By Christiana Frank (EQ) Emotional Intelligence, (SEL) Social Emotional Learning, afterschool, AI, and, Applied Improvisation, Articles, Assemblies, Assessment, Communication, communication skills, confidence, growth mindset, happiness, Improvisation, In Class Field Trips, international, Life Skills, public speaking, Role Play, self love ai, applied improvisation, Applied improvisation for education, assessment, Life skills 11 Comments