Theatre of the Oppressed: Inclusive Practices on Stage
Welcome to the Flash Seminar “Theatre of the Oppressed: Inclusive Practices on Stage”! This session offers an experiential learning space inspired by the methodology of the Theatre of the Oppressed. Through dramatization exercises and guided reflection, participants will explore real challenges from teaching practice, analyzing everyday classroom situations and experimenting with alternative ways of responding to them. The seminar encourages collective reflection and the co-construction of pedagogical strategies that strengthen inclusion, well-being, and the sustainability of teaching practice. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory.
Content
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The fundamental principles of the Theatre of the Oppressed methodology applied to education.
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How dramatization can be used as a tool for critical reflection on teaching practices.
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Strategies to analyze and transform challenging situations in educational contexts.
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Ways to promote inclusion, empathy, and active participation in the classroom.
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Collaborative techniques for building more conscious and sustainable pedagogical responses.
Target Audience
Docentes do ensino superior e de outros níveis de ensino interessados em práticas pedagógicas inclusivas e participativas, estudantes em formação inicial ou contínua na área da educação e qualquer pessoa curiosa sobre metodologias criativas que promovem reflexão crítica, inclusão e transformação social em contextos educativos.
Motivation
Teaching practice often involves complex challenges that benefit from creative, reflective, and collective approaches. The Theatre of the Oppressed provides a safe and dynamic environment to question, experiment, and transform pedagogical practices, helping participants explore new ways of understanding and responding to real educational situations.