Rehearsing a Revolution: Boal's Forum Theater as a '4-Trans+' Approach to Bi/Multilingual Teacher Preparation and Development
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| Title: | Rehearsing a Revolution: Boal's Forum Theater as a '4-Trans+' Approach to Bi/Multilingual Teacher Preparation and Development |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Amanda R. Morales, Theresa Catalano, Crystal Bock Thiessen |
| Source: | International Journal of Multicultural Education. 2025 27(1):116-142. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Multicultural Education. Department of Education, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 03722. e-mail: ijme@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijme-journal.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teacher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Bilingualism, Multilingualism, Theater Arts, Preservice Teachers, Graduate Students, Adult Students, College Students, Workshops, Art Education, Multicultural Education |
| ISSN: | 1934-5267 |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we, university instructors, explore the possibilities of Forum Theater and its potential significance for preparing future/practicing teachers to work with bi/multilingual populations. Inspired by a 4-trans+ approach, we use arts and community-based (ACB) pedagogies influenced by Arts Practice Research. Our analysis reveals the power of a 4-trans lens with the addition of transmediation to mitigate teacher learners' fear and anxiety in working across difference, breaking down stereotypes, developing interculturality (including critical consciousness), and facilitating a sense of belonging and agency among participants. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1471210 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this paper, we, university instructors, explore the possibilities of Forum Theater and its potential significance for preparing future/practicing teachers to work with bi/multilingual populations. Inspired by a 4-trans+ approach, we use arts and community-based (ACB) pedagogies influenced by Arts Practice Research. Our analysis reveals the power of a 4-trans lens with the addition of transmediation to mitigate teacher learners' fear and anxiety in working across difference, breaking down stereotypes, developing interculturality (including critical consciousness), and facilitating a sense of belonging and agency among participants. |
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| ISSN: | 1934-5267 |
