October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Effects of Creative Drama on FL Anxiety and Creativity

Nov 2, 2025, 9:45 AM
20m
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1

Speaker

Ayako Ishikawa (Tsuda university)

Description

This study investigates the effectiveness of creative drama on anxiety and creativity in foreign language learning among Japanese junior high school students. Creative drama, which emphasizes the aspects of creative imagination and expression, collaboration and confidence, is considered a powerful tool for foreign language learning. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of creative drama among Japanese junior high school students. Therefore, this research seeks to highlight its potential to create more engaging and supportive classrooms, lowering anxiety of speaking English, and ultimately promoting confidence and nurturing creativity of junior high school students in Japan.

Summary

This study examines the impact of creative drama on anxiety and creativity in English learning among Japanese junior high school students. Emphasizing imagination, collaboration, and confidence-building, creative drama provides a student-centered, expressive approach that encourages learners to engage actively in language use. It has the potential to lower anxiety related to speaking English and foster a more positive learning environment. Research on creative drama in Japanese junior high school contexts remains limited and underexplored.

Teaching Context Junior/senior high-school

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