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education for a variety of reasons (Friedman, 1988; Keiper & Evans, 1994; Osborn,
1997; Rubin, 1985; Sarason, 1999; Timmerman, 2005). Friedman (1988) argued that
most pre-service teachers do not receive significant instruction on the performance
aspect of teaching. "Teachers at the secondary level, early in their training programs,
need to be taught how to perform for audiences; they need training in the skills that all
professional actors must master before they are allowed onstage" (Friedman, 1988, p.
199). According to Friedman, if future research indicates that teachers do create roles
when they teach, then teachers should consider undergoing training in the dramatic
arts. He recommended that teachers study acting texts and participate in acting classes.
"Since most acting classes are designed to break down a performer's self-consciousness
about performing in front of audiences, many teachers, after only one acting course,
would probably become more extroverted in the classroom, more able to let go and try
new teaching ideas when they perform for their students" (Friedman, 1988, p. 201).
Friedman recommended videotaping oneself for self-analysis and undergoing an
apprenticeship with a master teacher where performance techniques are explored. He
also recommended that teacher education programs consider performance skills when
recruiting teaching candidates and recommended including teaching auditions as an
admission requirement. He stated that those with poor communication skills may be
discouraged from entering the program.
Sarason (1999) agreed with Friedman (1988), stating that there should be a
formal screening process prior to entry into a teacher education program. He proposed
that teacher education programs require their students to either have or develop29
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Vandivere, Allen Hale. An Investigation of the Nonverbal Communication Behaviors and Role Perceptions of Pre-Service Band Teachers who Participated in Theatre Seminars, dissertation, August 2008; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9019/m1/38/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .