A Study on the Current State of Script Teaching in Chinese Universities' Drama Education

Yufei DONG(1*), Sri Suryanti(2)


(1) Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
(2) Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study is based on a systematic analysis of the current state of script teaching in drama education at Chinese universities. It aims to explore the major issues in the current teaching of drama scripts and propose corresponding strategies for improvement. The research subjects are 200 students and 4 teachers from Guizhou Qiannan University of Science and Technology, with data collected through surveys and teacher interviews. The study aims to comprehensively understand the actual situation of drama script teaching in Chinese universities, analyze the difficulties faced by students in the learning process, evaluate the effectiveness of current teaching methods, and propose improvement measures to optimize teaching outcomes. The study found that the current drama script teaching faces uneven resource distribution, traditional teaching methods, and a lack of innovation. Students encounter significant difficulties in language comprehension, emotional expression, and performance skills. Consequently, the study proposes targeted improvement measures, such as introducing innovative teaching methods, improving teaching content, strengthening teachers' professional training, and enhancing the allocation of teaching resources. Through these improvements, the study aims to enhance students' language proficiency and performance confidence, strengthen the overall effectiveness of drama education, and promote the comprehensive development of students.

Keywords


Drama Script Teaching, Higher Education, Teaching Challenges, Student Development

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