Episode 11: By the way…You’re Teaching Drama Now, feat. Educator Gordon Rees

Send us Fan MailAssociate Professor Gordon Rees recounts the moment when he suddenly had to take over a drama class at his university after the teacher suddenly left their position. Uncertain how to teach such a course, he joined the PIE SIG to get some ideas. He never looked back and now regularly uses filmmaking, readers' theater and radio dramas to reach what he calls reluctant learners. Tune in to learn what he has learned about what works and why.Gordon Rees, BA, MAAssociate Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Yokkaichi UniversityMr. Rees' PublicationsRees, G. (2013). Using drama to motivate “reluctant” EFL learners. Yokkaichi University Journal of Policy Management, 12(1–2), 49–64.Rees, G. (2014). Content-based instruction (CBI): 文献レビューと導入事例 [Content-based instruction (CBI): Literature review and implementation cases]. Yokkaichi University Journal of Policy Management, 13(1–2), 27–50.Rees, G. (2016a). Good morning world: Using drama to teach presentation skills, reduce anxiety and build confidence. Yokkaichi University Journal of Policy Management, 16(1), 21–32.Rees, G. (2016b). Integrating drama into required English communication courses. Yokkaichi University Journal of Policy Management, 15(2), 73–96.Rees, G. (2017). Using reader’s theater and drama to develop presentation skills and deepen understanding. Yokkaichi University Journal of Policy Management, 16(2).Rees, G. (2025, August 1). Radio drama: A pal you can count on. MindBrainEd Think Tanks: Public Speaking in the Language Classroom, 11(8), 13–21. https://www.mindbrained.org/2025/08/radio-drama-a-pal-you-can-count-on/Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please like and leave a review. To learn more about the Performance in Education SIG, check out our website. https://jaltpiesig.org/Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to us at:[email protected] access other high-quality JALT podcasts, go to JALTCALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) Podcasts on Soundcloud!https://soundcloud.com/jalt-callFor tips on how to cite these episodes using APA 7th edition, use the link below:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLVARUdviigboSQXkJXfgNm0zNkMsal6brBvwpmTKWM/edit?usp=sharingIntro & Outro song: Unlock Me (Royalty free)Music by Kontraa Studio | UKA Music Publishing LLC