SOCIODRAMAS or SOCIAL DRAMAS often focus on social or political concerns, on how some people affect the lives of others.
Sociodramas can be developed in class as
spontaneous (unpracticed) role playing. In sociodrama, students dramatize unrehearsed real problematic situations and offer suggestions for resolutions through their dramatic interpretations. - Working through issues which belongs to the group - Help group to learn about their social situation - A spontaneous role-playing PURPOSE OF SOCIODRAMA
The main purpose of sociodrama is
to increase people’s awareness of underlying human problems, and to explore possibilities for action and change. PROCEDURE FOR SOCIODRAMA 1. Present the problem. 2. Prepare the group. 3. Choose the characters. 4. Present the activities of the actors. 5. Develop the students’ listening and analysing skills. 6. Dramatize the situation. 7. Analyze/Discuss the situation. 8. Test. 9. Give closure.