Split – Engaging Students Through Creative Techniques by Implementing Drama in Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Enhancing Student Learning Through Drama-Based Strategies

In many classrooms, students spend more time using receptive skills than productive skills, often relying on textbooks or worksheets. Drama-based techniques, also known as creative drama strategies, offer an engaging way to develop students’ speaking abilities, creativity, and active participation in lessons. These strategies help students improve performance skills while actively involving them in the learning process.

Boost Engagement and Motivation

Student engagement is a common challenge in teaching. Incorporating drama into lessons increases motivation, supports learning outcomes, improves behavior, and fosters respect for peers. Drama activities allow students to explore creativity while practicing communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Positive Impact for Students and Teachers

High student engagement can also help reduce early school leaving. Drama-based teaching benefits educators as well: research shows that improving student engagement decreases teacher burnout and strengthens teacher self-efficacy, creating a healthier classroom environment for all.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply drama strategies to enhance language proficiency and foster collaborative learning

• Use drama techniques to support vocabulary development, communication, fluency, and pronunciation

• Help students overcome public speaking anxiety through performance-based activities

• Improve their own and students’ soft skills

• Utilize improvisation to develop critical thinking and self-awareness in students

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES

• Free walking tour of Split with a local expert guide

• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 35 hours per week)

• Course materials

• Certificate of attendance

• Europass, Learning Agreement, and Quality Agreement

• Visits to local institutions

• Personalized support

• Expertise of local provider on-site during mobility

• Free Wi-Fi

• Coffee and tea breaks

• Administrative costs

Participants will leave the course equipped to implement drama-based strategies in their classrooms, promote active learning, explore project-based approaches, and develop professionally while connecting with colleagues from across Europe.