Teachers' Perspectives of Using Group Discussion in Teaching Drama

Abstract

This study explores the teachers' perspectives of using group discussion in teaching drama at faculty of Art University of Aden. The population of the research was eight teachers who taught at faculty of Art University of Aden. The researcher used a quantitative and qualitative method to collect data of this study. The quantitative analysis of the data was by using the questionnaire to reveal the teachers' perspectives of using group discussion in teaching drama. On the other hand, the qualitative analysis of the data was by using the follow up semi-structured interview to support the result of the questionnaire. The results of the questionnaire showed that group discussion still can be applied, but with problems such as students' shyness, the large number of students in the classroom, and not creating equal chances in getting marks. On contrary, the results of interview revealed that the teachers' perspectives of using group discussion in teaching drama were effective because they simplify the teaching and provides good environment of communication and interaction by dividing students into groups. The main recommendations of the study were to provide the students with the chance to interact with by using group discussion as well as providing classes with the space to allow the students to move in order to act in the role plats or the plays. For the teachers it is recommended to adapt new teaching methods and strategies to encourage the students to use group discussion in the classroom.