Putting the human centre stage: practical theatre techniques to develop teacher presence, rapport and a positive classroom community

The book focuses on a teacher’s interpersonal skills, classroom presence, classroom atmosphere and group dynamics, teacher’s voice, non-verbal communication, the general affective aspects of teaching, motivation, rapport, teacher’s energy and motivation, improvisation, and preparing for the unexpected. There is support for the knowledge and skills-based approaches that currently exist. Putting the Human Centre Stage argues for more of a practical emphasis on hidden skills which many teachers and trainers deem ‘unteachable’. The book demonstrates that they are indeed teachable, backing this assertion up with theory and research.