"I Thought Drama was not for Me": Teachers' Experiences and Acquired Skills in Using Drama Activities in Teaching
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine teachers' experiences and competencies in using drama as a pedagogical tool. The data set comprises 36 teachers who have integrated drama into their pedagogical practices. The theoretical framework was based on Gardner's multiple intelligences theory. The integration of drama facilitated teachers' professional development as educators. Teachers identified improvements in perseverance, moral awareness, self-reflection, and courage to express oneself. Furthermore, the teachers exhibited advancement in creativity, joy of teaching, group management abilities, acceptance of diversity, and the ability to embrace incompleteness.
Source: Research in Arts and Education
DOI: 10.54916/rae.143352
Author: Heidi-Tuulia Eklund
Institution: University of Jyväskylä
Language: English
Topic: Creative Drama in Education
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404556732