Training the Trainer: Preparing Teachers for Effective Implementation of Drama in Education as Methodology

Teacher training is a very germane prerequisite for anybody that intends tobe a teacher, especially currently that professionalism in this field is theorder of the day. Since the abolition of the Grade 1 and 2, National Certificateof Education (NCE) has become the minimum requirement in teaching.While some teachers proceed to universities to obtain Degrees (B.ED),others are comfortable in their practice with the NCE. To bridge this gap,the government and relevant bodies organize periodic trainings to renew,revitalize and re-engineer the enthusiasm and zeal of teachers. This hasbecome necessary to meet the mounting needs and demands of the learner,technology and other social factors. This was the background for carryingout this research in Badagry Local Government of Lagos State. The study isset out to re-introduce Drama in Education (DIE) and ensure its effectiveimplementation in select schools. Subsequently, training sessions will beorganized to rekindle latent talents and creativity in teachers participating inthe study by encouraging them to adopt DIE as a viable tool during teachingand learning sessions. It is also expected that there would be a considerableimpact of this methodology in the academic performance of learners.