The role of theatre visits in authentic content development: A case from academic writing class

Science Talks Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100458

Tamilla Mammadova

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Abstract

Aim

This tutorial aims to demonstrate the integration of authentic art, specifically theatre visitations, into the academic writing and information literacy course curriculum. It positions this approach as an innovative tool to prevent academic misconduct and boost student motivation.

Background

The incorporation of visual art into course programs fosters critical thinking, broadens students' contextual understanding, and significantly reduces instances of plagiarism. We emphasize the transformative impact of authentic theatre plays, arguing that they enhance imagination, encourage self-reflection, and promote skills like argumentation and critique. These competencies are essential for success not only in academic writing and information literacy (AW & IL) courses but also in broader academic and professional contexts.

Description

The study employs a qualitative methodology to analyze students' perceptions of their theatre visitations as reflected in their written assignments. Follow-up reflections are also examined to provide deeper insights into the observed outcomes.

Results

The analysis identified several key themes emerging from students' reflections. Among the reported benefits of theatre visitations were increased engagement, enhanced critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of course content. Additionally, students expressed a strong interest in incorporating task-based projects into the academic writing curriculum.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides valuable insights for academic writing and information literacy instructors seeking to develop innovative strategies for integrating authentic activities, such as theatre visitations, into their curricula. Such activities offer opportunities to rethink grading rubrics and address challenges related to academic misconduct, including the misuse of artificial intelligence in graded assignments. Furthermore, the tutorial offers practical recommendations and highlights new directions for enhancing student engagement and integrity in academic coursework.

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戏剧参观在真实内容发展中的作用：以学术写作课为例

本教程旨在展示如何将真实艺术，特别是剧院参观，融入学术写作和信息素养课程。背景将视觉艺术融入课程项目可以培养学生的批判性思维，拓宽学生的语境理解能力，并显著减少抄袭现象。我们强调真实戏剧的变革性影响，认为它们能增强想象力，鼓励自我反思，促进论证和评论等技能。这些能力不仅对学术写作和信息素养（AW & IL）课程的成功至关重要，而且对更广泛的学术和专业背景也至关重要。结果分析从学生的反思中发现了几个关键主题。据报告，剧场参观的益处包括提高了参与度、增强了批判性思维以及加深了对课程内容的理解。此外，学生们对将基于任务的项目纳入学术写作课程表示出浓厚的兴趣。结论本教程为学术写作和信息扫盲教师提供了宝贵的见解，帮助他们制定创新策略，将真实的活动（如剧场参观）纳入课程。这些活动为重新思考评分标准和应对与学术不端行为有关的挑战（包括在评分作业中滥用人工智能）提供了机会。此外，教程还提供了实用建议，并强调了在学术课程作业中提高学生参与度和诚信度的新方向。

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