(Journal of Theatre Design and Technology, 2017) Uwadinma-Idemudia, Eunice
Costume and props are vital aspects of educational drama. In Nigeria, the
concept and possibilities of educational drama has not been utilized
beyond the theoretical postulations of its possibilities. Whereas through
educational drama new theories and frontiers have been propounded to
enhance learning, as well as advance both the sociological and
psychological development of children. While the trend in most academic
spaces where Educational drama is thought still views and utilises drama
as a simplistic entertainment medium. In this paper, Costumes and props
are discussed as possible enhancement in the teaching of educational
drama across curriculum. The paper finds that it is not just enough to
deploy drama in both teaching and interrogating subjects in primary and
secondary schools, but that, in using costume and props as visual aids,
teachers and pupils are better engaged both intellectually and visually to
the extent of enhancing interpersonal relationships amongst them