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Peter Duffy is a Professor and Head of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Theatre Education at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Theatre and Dance, where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. With an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2007) and an Ed.D. from the University of South Carolina (2014), he prepares graduate students to become drama teachers while offering courses in drama-based pedagogies and arts integration.
His educational background includes:
- MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007
- Ed.D., University of South Carolina, 2014
Duffy's research centers on teaching and learning, devising new works in community settings, cognition and the arts, culturally responsive pedagogies, and performed research. As a director and former public-school teacher, education director, and New York City teaching artist, his work bridges theory and practice through participatory and embodied methods. His research emphasizes drama-based approaches to education and arts integration across curricula, with national and international recognition for innovative pedagogical frameworks.
Analysis of his 2014-2024 publications reveals a dominant focus on research-based theatre, theatre of the oppressed, and embodied cognition within educational contexts. His work consistently addresses teacher education and culturally responsive practices through innovative methodologies like ethnodrama and duoethnography. A recurring theme explores drama as a tool for examining social issues and enhancing learning in K-12 and teacher training environments, often incorporating qualitative-quantitative integration and community-based applications.
His scientific achievements include:
- AATE’s Win Wright Special Recognition award (2013)
- Outstanding Theatre Educator Award from the South Carolina Theatre Association (2017)
- Garnet Apple Award for teaching excellence at the University of South Carolina (2017)
Duffy serves as Director of Research for the International Drama/Theatre Education Association (IDEA) and is an active AATE member. His advising focuses on preparing future drama educators through the MAT program, while his publications like the 2019 book "Drama Based Research: Provocations of Practice" and the widely adopted ethnodrama "ReformED" demonstrate significant scholarly impact. Though specific grants aren't detailed, his extensive international collaborations and research output suggest robust external funding.
Through partnerships with IDEA and community organizations, Duffy develops drama-based educational programs that enable students and educators to explore complex social and educational issues through performance. His work extends to national initiatives like "ReformED", which uses teacher interviews to examine educational evolution and supports National Teacher's Day observances across U.S. institutions.
