The Journal of Drama and Theatre Education in Asia Volume 12

Editorial: Drama Opens Up Endless Possibilities

Po-chi Tam

Over the past few decades, in the context of economic globalisation, creativity has been an essential element in fostering institutional, technological and product developments and enhancing the global competitiveness of a country/society. Many developed countries focus on nurturing a creative talent pool and labour force, which often gives a justification and purpose for the development of applied theatre as well as drama education. Nonetheless, in the current times of wars, pandemics and natural disasters, the impact of creativity on bringing hope to individuals, societies and humanity and its practice should warrant more discussion.

Contents

Research Article

Exploring How Community-based Theatre Praxes in the Philippines and Taiwan Tackling Climate Change-related Issues and Providing Alternative Philosophies and Aesthetics for Climate Change-induced Problems

Wan-jung Wang

Page 7-42

Research Article

Anti-School Bullying Forum Theatre in Rural Boarding Middle School in China – Empirical Analysis Based on Programme Practice

Xiuqing Qiao, Yiou Wang, Jing Zhao

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Research Article

From Play to Drama: Practices, Challenges and Prospections of Preschool Children’s Drama Education in Mainland China

Haorui Wang