Psychological Content of Theatre Pedagogy: Cultural and Historical Approach

Background. The article covers the problem of psychological content of theatrical pedagogy. The authors note that as theatrical pedagogy is widely used as a method, it is important to clarify the goals it can be aimed at.

Objective. The purpose of the article is a scientific discussion of the psychological effects that can be achieved with the help of theatrical pedagogy. The authors highlight at least six blocks of analysis.

Results. The article analyzes the results of using theatrical pedagogy in practical activities when working with children, as well as some studies devoted to the evaluation of this method of work. The authors consider the discussed results from the point of view of the cultural-historical approach proposed by L.S. Vygotsky.

Conclusions. As a result of the analysis, the authors come to the conclusion that theatrical pedagogy has enormous potential for the general mental and personal development of a person. Theatre pedagogy allows developing the cognitive sphere of the student, emotional processes, influencing the behavioral sphere, influencing the development of communication. In addition, theatre pedagogy allows developing skills of joint activity and reflection. Moreover, all these pedagogical results do not contradict each other, but can be achieved in parallel and simultaneously. At the same time, theatre pedagogy as a way of work has a very wide variability and flexibility. Depending on the goals set, this pedagogy can be implemented in different ways. However, with an incorrect goal setting and use of the method, theatrical pedagogy can be not only useless, but even harmful.

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