Constructivist inquiry and learning in drama

Constructivism is an interpretive approach that emphasises the 'meaning making activity of the individual mind'. It is of particular relevance to drama education because learning in drama is based in process. A number of writers and researchers have applied this approach to learning, but only a few have extended this into a discussion of drama and learning. In this article an understanding of constructivism is described then evaluated through reference to two drama projects - firstly, the scripting of a cross cultural performance work; secondly, a research project on applied creativity for beginning teachers.