Planeación didáctica innovadora para el desarrollo de la creatividad social en adolescentes mediante la improvisación teatral

Abstract

This work proposes an innovative didactic plan for teaching within Cultural and Artistic Education at the Second Year of High School level, focusing on the use of theatrical improvisation as a pedagogical tool to stimulate social creativity in adolescents. Based on William Layton’s acting method and the SED Structure (Dramatic Expression Session), the approach transforms curricular content into meaningful learning experiences that promote communicative, empathetic, and collaborative skills. The proposed didactic plan aligns with the current Ecuadorian curriculum and is validated through an applied class centered on interculturality using Day of the Dead traditions from various countries. The experience showed improvements in student participation, critical thinking, and creative expression, as well as concrete benefits for professional teacher development, as the educator assumes an active and reflective role in learning mediation. This pedagogical model proves effective for the holistic development of young people and for educational innovation through the arts.