Nurse Matilda: From Page to Stage. Using Reader’s Theatre to improve reading skills in an EFL classroom

Identifier:  TFM:2028

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFM2028

Authors:  Domingo Cidoncha, Júlia

Abstract:
Traditional reading methods often rely on individual silent reading followed by teacher-led discussions or comprehension questions. While these methods may have their merits, they often fall short in actively engaging students in their learning processes. As a result, this may lead to disinterest and limited comprehension. In this paper, I present a case study conducted in a classroom of 1st year ESO students in the subject of English (EFL). The objective of this paper is to determine whether the implementation of a new methodology enhances the reading skills of 1st year ESO students and increases interest in English literature, as it involves an active and participatory experience. The methodology used is called Reader’s Theatre. This methodology consists of transforming the narrative of Nurse Matilda into a theatrical performance. In order to determine the effectiveness of this methodology, I used some data collection instruments such as observation sheets and a Google Forms questionnaire. After analyzing the data, the results show that the use of Reader’s Theatre methodology improves the reading skills and the level of motivation and participation of the students of 1st ESO B."