DRAMA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHINESE AND GREEK STUDENTS THROUGH THE MYTH OF ODYSSEUS

著者

  • Aikaterini Dima Postdoctoral Researcher, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Bin Miao PhD Candidate, University of Peloponnese, Greece
  • Ioannis-Stylianos Lafazanis Primary School Teacher, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece
  • Konstantinos Kotsidis Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Crete, Greece

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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejae.v10i3.6366

キーワード:

drama in education、 artificial intelligence、 embodied learning、 critical thinking、 primary education

要旨

This pilot study examines an educational intervention that integrates drama with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in primary education, through a series of three drama-based workshops inspired by the myth of Odysseus. The intervention was implemented with two groups of nine-year-old students: one comprising 20 students from an urban school in China, and the other comprising 20 students from a rural school in Greece. The aim was to explore student engagement and forms of creative and collaborative learning in different cultural contexts. Using the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) method, the research identified cultural, pedagogical, and technological factors influencing participation. Findings indicated high engagement in both groups, with variations in modes of expression. The use of AI tools such as HeyGen AI, Character AI, Suno AI, Canva, and DALL·E enhanced imagination and visualisation without constraining experiential learning. The study highlights the potential of combining theatrical and digital media in intercultural settings, fostering critical and creative thinking, embodied learning, and dialogue.

著者略歴

  • Aikaterini Dima、 Postdoctoral Researcher, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

    Aikaterini Dima is a postdoctoral researcher at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a PhD in Theatre/drama Pedagogy. She has authored books and published articles in international journals and conference proceedings on drama in education, critical thinking, artificial intelligence, and prison education. She serves as a reviewer for international journals and is a certified adult educator. She is a fellow of the program “Support for Researchers with an Emphasis on Young Researchers Cycle B,” NSRF 2014-2020 and a collaborator in the Postgraduate Programme of Theatre Studies at the University of the Peloponnese. She has taught in correctional institutions and currently works in primary education in Argolida, Greece.

  • Bin Miao、 PhD Candidate, University of Peloponnese, Greece
    Miao Bin is the Director of Projects and Executive Committee member of International Drama/Theatre and Education Association, the Director of Drama Education Research Centre and Art Curriculum Center at Tianfu No. 7 High School in Chengdu, China. He earned his master's degree and is currently a PhD candidate at the Department of Theatre Studies, University of Peloponnese, Greece. Pioneering the integration of drama as a compulsory curriculum in primary and secondary schools in China, Miao Bin established a comprehensive drama curriculum and assembled a team of five full-time drama teachers, a unique initiative in Chinese schools. Proficient in children's theatre, he has guided students in presenting their theatrical works at prestigious events such as the Daliangshan Theatre Festival, China Children's Theatre Festival, International Youth Festival of Ancient Drama, etc. In addition to his roles in primary, secondary and high schools, he is teaching "Drama in Education" at Chengdu College of Arts and Science. Miao Bin also serves as a drama educator for the Zhejiang Zhipu Public Welfare Foundation and Zhen'ai Public Welfare Foundation to support the drama teachers of rural schools. He is also a resident director at Starlight Theatres. He is the author of the book "Theatre Fostering on Campus: A Practical Guide to Drama Education for Primary and Secondary Schools”.
  • Ioannis-Stylianos Lafazanis、 Primary School Teacher, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece

    Ioannis–Stylianos Lafazanis is a primary school teacher working at the Hellenic Ministry of Education. He holds a Master’s degree (M.Ed.) and is actively engaged in research in the fields of educational technology and digital learning. He has participated in research projects such as Engaging Students in Environmental Research Projects and The Effects of Representational Guidance and Reflective Assessment on Scientific Inquiry. His scientific work focuses on the use of innovative technologies and the development of scientific inquiry skills in education.

  • Konstantinos Kotsidis、 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Crete, Greece

    Konstantinos Kotsidis has been teaching in Primary Education since 2003 and is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Crete. He holds a PhD in “The Use of Social Media in Adult Education” from the Department of Primary Education, University of Crete, and a master’s degree in “Informatics in Education” from the University of Athens. He has taught at the University of Crete and the Hellenic Open University. His research focuses on the integration of Information and Communication Technologies in Distance Education. His work has been published in scientific journals and conference proceedings.

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2025-11-06

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巻 10 号 3 (2025)

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