The Future of Education

This article reports the general findings of a survey study designed to extend knowledge about secondary school teacher attitudes and experience toward the Theatrical Laboratories implemented in the project OFF-BOOK (Erasmus + programme) in non-formal education. Teachers use Theatrical Laboratories as pedagogical methods to create a better understanding and environment in classrooms, thus enhancing teachers' capacity to actively involve and motivate students in their learning processes. Specifically, the study examined to extent to which and how secondary school teacher apply the Theatrical Laboratories methods, in which manner, what results they are noticed, and what problems arises. The participants included 19 teachers from 7 secondary schools in Klaipeda (Lithuania), voluntarily completed the diary and participated at the focus group discussions. The data was collected and analysed using qualitative diary research design and focus group discussion. The results suggested that in general teachers have positive attitude toward Theatrical Laboratories as pedagogical instruments. Teachers who reported less experience in drama teaching were found to hold more positive attitude toward Theatrical Laboratories. Teachers who already have positive attitudes toward students with special need may be predisposed to seek out additional inclusive education practices and be more willing to be use drama methods.

Keywords: Theatrical Laboratories, inclusion, teachers’ attitude, method, drama activities, students;

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