Winifred Louise Ward was a professor at Northwestern University most notable for having done significant work in the field of children's theatre and pioneering the idea of creative dramatics.
12 Facts About Winifred Ward
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Winifred Ward received her bachelor's degree in 1905 from Northwestern University, under the guidance of Robert McClean Cumnock.
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Winifred Ward then returned to her hometown where she directed plays until becoming a teacher of reading, drama and physical education in the public schools of Adrian, Michigan from 1908 to 1916.
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Winifred Ward remained at Northwestern for the rest of her career.
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Winifred Ward founded the field of Creative Drama, a classroom teaching method that places a heavy emphasis on self-expression, literature appreciation, and proficiency in spoken English.
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When Winifred Ward first started working with Creative Drama, she used the phrase "Creative Dramatics" which is less often used.
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In 1924, Winifred Ward was appointed supervisor of the newly created creative dramatics curricula of the Evanston Public Schools.
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Winifred Ward retired as an assistant professor from Northwestern in 1950.
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Winifred Ward died in Evanston, Illinois, on August 16,1975.
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Winifred Ward emphasized the study of characters as a vital phase for understanding multiple perspectives both in drama and in life.
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Winifred Ward believed that creative drama was one way to create productive members of a democratic society.
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Winifred Ward received honorary degrees and awards from numerous universities and organizations, including:.