A1 Journal article (refereed)
“I Thought Drama was not for Me” : Teachers’ Experiences and Acquired Skills in Using Drama Activities in Teaching (2024)

Eklund, H.-T. (2024). “I Thought Drama was not for Me” : Teachers’ Experiences and Acquired Skills in Using Drama Activities in Teaching. Research in Arts and Education, 2024(3), 89-107. https://doi.org/10.54916/rae.143352

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Eklund, Heidi-Tuulia

Journal or series: Research in Arts and Education

eISSN: 2670-2142

Publication year: 2024

Publication date: 22/11/2024

Volume: 2024

Issue number: 3

Pages range: 89-107

Publisher: Aalto University

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54916/rae.143352

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/98696

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 identifed improvements in perseverance, moral awareness, self-refection, 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.

Keywords: teaching and instruction; educational methods; drama methods; creativity; pedagogy; drama pedagogy; teachers; experiences (knowledge); professional development

Free keywords: Drama/theater education; multiple intelligence; pedagogical skills; teachers’ drama experiences

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2024

Preliminary JUFO rating: 1