Improvisation in Educator Development: Facilitator Learning and Program Creation

• In Event: Issues in Faculty Development

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of trained improviser facilitators who are members of the Midwestern improvisational community and who utilize improvisational strategies in corporate training and development programs. Results from this study provide insight into improviser performers' development into facilitators of knowledge in business. Results also focus on improv facilitators’ approaches to fostering innovative experiences and learning in business training workshops. This study guides adult and higher education practice in that educators may draw from methods employed by the improv facilitators in educator development and integration of improvisational strategies into curriculum.

Author

• Nicole Annette Buras, Waubonsee Community College