The Views of English Teachers on the Use of Drama in Teaching English

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Percepcije i stavovi učitelja engleskog jezika prema korištenju dramskih tehnika u nastavi
• Author: Ana Omrčen
• Mentor: Tea Gavrilović Smolić (mentor)
• Committee member: Alenka Mikulec (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Silvija Hanžić Deda (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Tea Gavrilović Smolić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-02, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; Interdisciplinary Humanistic Studies; Teaching Methods in the Humanistic Sciences

Abstract

This research explores the perceptions and attitudes of English teachers in Croatia towards using drama techniques in teaching, complemented by an extensive literary review. Sixty primary school teachers participated in the study, which used a detailed questionnaire to gather data on their experiences and viewpoints. The literature and the study reveal a broadly positive perception of drama techniques, highlighting their effectiveness in enhancing student engagement, creativity, and social skills. However, significant challenges were identified, including time constraints, classroom management issues, and insufficient resources. The findings underscore the need for improved training and support to facilitate the effective integration of drama techniques in English language teaching.

Abstract (croatian)

Ovo istraživanje ispituje percepcije i stavove učitelja engleskog jezika u Hrvatskoj prema korištenju dramskih tehnika u nastavi, uz opsežan pregled literature. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo šezdeset učitelja osnovnih škola, a korišten je detaljan upitnik za prikupljanje podataka o njihovim iskustvima i stavovima. I literatura i istraživanje pokazuju općenito pozitivnu percepciju dramskih tehnika, naglašavajući njihovu učinkovitost u poboljšanju angažmana učenika, kreativnosti i socijalnih vještina. Međutim, identificirani su značajni izazovi, uključujući vremenska ograničenja, probleme u upravljanju razredom i nedostatne resurse. Nalazi naglašavaju potrebu za poboljšanom obukom i podrškom kako bi se omogućila učinkovita integracija dramskih tehnika u nastavu engleskog jezika.

• Keywords: drama techniques; English language teaching; teacher’s perceptions and attitudes
• Keywords (english): dramske tehnike; nastava engleskog jezika; percepcije i stavovi učitelja
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:421356
• Study programme: Title: Integrated undergraduated university study with english language and german language; specializations in: English language, Deutsche sprache; Course: English language; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja (magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-11-06 11:40:57