6th Article | Volume 02 | Issue 03

Creating an Enthusiastic and Lively Learning Environment: An Exploration of Instructional Design Theory     



Cherrylen Torrefranca Villadiego

Master Teacher I

Balibago Integrated High School, 

City of Santa Rosa, SDO Santa Rosa City, Philippines


Published: August 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17613/mvf2-m529.

Abstract

This study investigates the claim that drama and arts, when used as instructional tools, can contribute to more effective learning among students. Guided by an instructional design framework, the study explores how drama and arts function as a medium for classroom instruction to facilitate effective learning. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, the study seeks to understand the experiences of Grade 9 learners at Balibago Integrated High School in Santa Rosa, Laguna, regarding the use of drama and arts in the classroom.  Through analysis of learner experiences, the study identifies specific factors that make drama and arts effective instructional tools, fostering a more engaging and lively learning environment. The findings suggest that drama and arts can be valuable tools for educators seeking to enhance student learning

Keywords: drama and arts, instructional design, instruction, phenomenological research

How to cite:

Villadiego, C. (2024). Creating an Enthusiastic and Lively Learning Environment: An Exploration of Instructional Design Theory. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(3), 67-75. https://doi.org/10.17613/mvf2-m529.

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