A1 Journal article (refereed)
Pedagogical sensitivity in successful drama educational reader’s theatre : experiences of the teachers (2024)

Junttila, E., Karhunen, R., & Hautala, J. (2024). Pedagogical sensitivity in successful drama educational reader’s theatre : experiences of the teachers. Research in Drama Education, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1080/13569783.2024.2344819

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Junttila, Enni; Karhunen, Roosa; Hautala, Jarkko

Journal or series: Research in Drama Education

ISSN: 1356-9783

eISSN: 1470-112X

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 05/05/2024

Volume: Early online

Publisher: Routledge

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13569783.2024.2344819

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel

Abstract

Reader's theatre is a well-used method and studied for practising oral reading. We examined teachers' experiences implementing our drama educational reader's theatre. We interviewed 12 Finnish teachers to find out what benefits teachers see in reader's theatre. The participants saw the approach as beneficial, not only considering reading but in various other areas as well. We also wanted to examine what kind of teacher actions lead to successful DERT. We found out that teachers' sensitivity on embodied level is essential, and the teacher should meet student needs carefully. Overall, implementing the programme seemed successful and beneficial for the students.

Keywords: drama education; teachers; students; teaching and instruction; experiences (knowledge)

Free keywords: readers theatre; drama education; embodied knowing; teacher sensitivity; pedagogical tact; teacher experiences; middle childhood

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 3