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Title: From Performance to Pedagogy: Insights into Theatre Directing for Educational Purposes
Language: English
Authors: Prusdianto Prusdianto, Andi Sulfana Masri, Muhammad Jazuli, Syakhruni Syakhruni, Agus Cahyono, Irfan Arifin
Source: Journal of Teaching and Learning. 2026 20(2):7-24.
Availability: Journal of Teaching and Learning. 401 Sunset Ave. Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4. Tel: 519-253-3000 Ext. 4068; e-mail: jtl@uwindsor.ca; Web site: https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/JTL
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Drama Education, Leadership, Higher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Foreign Countries, Teaching Models, Student Centered Learning
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
ISSN: 1492-1154
1911-8279
Abstract: This study investigates the pedagogical foundations and contextual relevance of theatre directing education within teacher preparation programs, with a particular focus on how directing practices align with contemporary teaching and learning demands. Employing a mixed-methods needs analysis, data were collected through curriculum analysis, classroom observation, surveys, and semi-structured interviews with lecturers, pre-service art teachers, and in-service educators. Findings reveal that directing instruction in higher education tends to privilege performance production and technical skills, while its pedagogical implications for school settings remain underexplored. Additionally, humanitarian and socioemotional elements of theatre, which could enhance learner engagement and inclusive education, were inconsistently embedded in course design. These outcomes underscore the importance of reframing directing education as a learner-centred pedagogical practice that integrates critical reflection, contextual responsiveness, and educational theory. By positioning theatre not only as an artistic endeavour but also as a vehicle for meaningful teaching and learning, this research contributes to theoretical and practical discussions in teacher education and arts-based pedagogies.
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