Endeavours to introduce drama in education in primary education in China

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Published: Nov 20, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/edth.37668
Keywords:
drama in education school curriculum compulsory subject integrated arts education
Miao Bin
Abstract

Drama in education has been developing faster in recent years in China, and its value has been recognised by schools, parents and education authorities. Nevertheless, its integration into the school curriculum is still difficult due to various reasons such as the beliefs of principals and the lack of qualified teachers, amongst others. In this article, I will outline the efforts I have made as a theatre/drama educator to help change this situation. I will present the initial positive results of my endeavours, which have resulted in drama becoming a compulsory subject for all students at Tianfu No.7 High School Primary Section and leading other arts subjects, including music, fine arts and dance, to build an integrated arts education. These practices are valuable and worthy to be held up as an example for schools willing to add drama in education into their curriculum in China and beyond.

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Author Biography
Miao Bin

Miao Bin is a PhD candidate and MA holder in Drama in
Education at the Department of Theatre Studies of the
University of Peloponnese, Greece, and a drama teacher
and head of Arts Education at Tianfu No.7 High School Primary
Section in Chengdu, China. He is a member of the
International Drama/Theatre and Education Association
and a member of the Hellenic Theatre/Drama Education
Network. He was the first dedicated drama teacher in the
primary schools in Chengdu to have made drama a compulsory
course in the school curriculum.

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