Approaches to Educational Drama as a Creative Field of Learning for Young Learners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

This paper examined the three different approaches to educational drama which are: Creative Drama and Play-making, Drama-in-Education and the integrated approach. These combined approaches provide creative learning avenues or sources for young learners. The objective of Creative Drama and Playmaking is to give each child an avenue for self- expression, creative imagination and the aptitude for a controlled emotional outlet. This paper employed a qualitative methodology using a practice-led experiments with selected pupils in selected schools in Akwa Ibom State as a means of applying this knowledge. The findings from this research revealed the relevance of using educational drama in educating Akwa Ibom children on the values of Ibibio Indigenous materials/culture as a viable learning process for children in the 21st century.