A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Children's experiences of a drama programme in social and emotional learning
Authors: Joronen K, Hakamies A, Astedt-Kurki P
Publisher: WILEY
Publication year: 2011
Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Journal name in source: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CARING SCIENCES
Journal acronym: SCAND J CARING SCI
Volume: 25
Issue: 4
First page : 671
Last page: 678
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0283-9318
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00877.x
Web address : https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/80755135445
Abstract
The aim of the school-based drama programme was to enhance child social and emotional learning. The programme was implemented by class teachers or teacher-school nurse dyads among fourth and fifth graders (10-12 years old) during the school year 2007-2008. Teachers and school nurses received training before the implementation. One hundred and four students participated. The purpose of the pilot study was to explore student experiences concerning the programme and the learning experiences. After the program, questionnaires with structured and open-ended questions were completed by 90 students (response rate 87%). Additionally, four focus group interviews were conducted. The research data were analysed statistically and by using qualitative data analysis. The quantitative results indicate that most students liked the programme and were enthusiastic about it. According to the qualitative data, students described, e.g. enhanced social and emotional learning and increased understanding of diversity and consequences of bullying. Additionally, drama transformed prosocial behaviour.
The aim of the school-based drama programme was to enhance child social and emotional learning. The programme was implemented by class teachers or teacher-school nurse dyads among fourth and fifth graders (10-12 years old) during the school year 2007-2008. Teachers and school nurses received training before the implementation. One hundred and four students participated. The purpose of the pilot study was to explore student experiences concerning the programme and the learning experiences. After the program, questionnaires with structured and open-ended questions were completed by 90 students (response rate 87%). Additionally, four focus group interviews were conducted. The research data were analysed statistically and by using qualitative data analysis. The quantitative results indicate that most students liked the programme and were enthusiastic about it. According to the qualitative data, students described, e.g. enhanced social and emotional learning and increased understanding of diversity and consequences of bullying. Additionally, drama transformed prosocial behaviour.
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