Classroom revolution : the use of theatre of the oppressed in the twenty-first century class

Abstract

This is a study of the use of Theatre of the Oppressed as a teaching method in secondary schools. It focuses on how Theatre of the Oppressed can be used in subjects that tackle citizenship to help students engage more with the world around them and give them skills that can shape them into active citizens. It explores TO’s journey from its beginnings to its use in the twenty-first century and the advancement it achieved throughout the years. It also provides concrete examples of the use of TO in class. The hypothesis of this study is put into practice through a workshop with a group of secondary school students, where they engage with TO’s techniques through various sessions.