Drama Activities as a Method for Creative Writing in Primary Education
Metadatos
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Vukojevic, ZrinkaEditorial
Universidad de Granada
Materia
Drama activities Creative writing Primary education Oral and written expression
Fecha
2024-01-01Referencia bibliográfica
Zrinka Vukojevic (2024). Drama Activities as a Method for Creative Writing in Primary Education. Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers. Vol. 15(1).11-19. DOI: 10.47750/jett.2024.15.01.002
Resumen
This paper is an example of a methodical scenario that shows how oral and written language
expression can be developed through drama activities with the aim of creating a written story. In
Croatian primary education, the main starting point is the interpretation of the literary text as a
motivation for writing, where the text is also a sample for pupils` to create a certain form of written
expression. Research has shown that for the development of pupils` literary abilities and skills, the
reverse sequence of the situation is more productive, i.e. moving from the pupils` written expression
to the literary text. The given example of methodical articulation is intended for pupils` of primary
education (age 9-11) and will show how drama activities can be an excellent method for creative
writing, as they allow pupils` to explore characters, settings and plot in a dynamic and engaging way.
Through improvisation, role-playing and other interactive techniques, drama activities encourage
pupils` to think creatively, develop their imagination and express themselves. By immersing
themselves in the world of their characters, pupils` can gain a deeper understanding of their
motivations and emotions, leading to richer and more complex speaking and writing.