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PERFORMANCE IN EDUCATION
The PIE SIG publishes two main journals: Mask & Gavel is our official peer-reviewed journal and the PIE SIG Classroom Resources Journal which is a collection of My Share-type articles. Article submissions are accepted year-round, will be published online as they are finalized (with page numbers and DOIs for citation), and will be collected into full volumes that will be published as PDFs once we accumulate a sufficient number of articles.
Submission Guidelines: View JALT Guidelines
Send Submissions To: Philip Head (piesigpublications@gmail.com)
Published by the Performance in Education Special Interest Group, The Japan Association for Language Teaching, JALT Central Office, Urban Edge Bldg 5F, 1-37-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
MASK & GAVEL
ISSN 2188-6628
Mask & Gavel is the peer-reviewed academic journal of the Performance in Education SIG.
Article submissions are accepted year-round and published online as soon as they are finalized, before being collected into the full journal published online bi-annually. All articles are vetted by an editor, blinded, and peer-reviewed by two reviewers before publication. We welcome research-based, comment & opinion, interview, and review-based articles. Practical lesson resource articles should be submitted to the Classroom Resources journal. For submission guidelines please refer to the specifications outlined in The Language Teacher.
Volume 11 (2025)
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Creating English Songs with Familiar Music for EFL Classrooms in Japanese Elementary Schools PDFBy Miori ShimadaDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-1
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Using the Space: Details of a Summer Acting Program for Japanese High School Students PDFBy Robin ReidDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-2
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Why Teach Improv? Teaching Improvisation in University EFL Communication Classes PDFBy David GrayDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-3
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Sharing Ainu Wisdom Through Music: Intercultural Encounters in Performance in Education (PIE) PDFBy Kim RockellDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-4
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A Killer Course: Building Confidence and Communication Skills Through Performance-Assisted Learning PDFBy Gordon ReeseDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-5
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Improvazilla’s Intercultural Improv Dojo: A Pedagogical Case Study of Expressive Development and Belonging in Tokyo PDFBy Yair A. Yebra LaraDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE11.1-6
Volume 10 (2022)
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Page to Stage: An Empirical Study of Foreign Language Learning (FLL) and Motivation Through Playwriting, Readers Theatre, and Stage Production PDFBy Matthew BarbeeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE10.1-1
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Incorporating Reader’s Theater in Japanese University EFL Classrooms PDFBy Ma. Wilma CapatiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE10.1-2
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Videoconferencing Imitating Television in Foreign Language Instruction PDFBy Timothy CookDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE10.1-3
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Genki: A Case Study of Benefits for Foreigners Producing Theatre in a Japanese Regional Dialect PDFBy Philip HeadDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE10.1-4
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Using Screenplays to Integrate Filmwork in the ESL Classroom PDFBy Michael WalkerDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE10.1-5
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Review of 12 Short Plays for the Language Classroom and Beyond! by Chris Parham PDFBy Zach Strickland
Volume 9 (2021)
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Reflections on an Online Project-based Oral Interpretation Course: Seeking to Improve Student Emotional Well-being with a Parody Song Project PDFBy Aya KawakamiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE9.1-1
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Description of a Theatre Review Writing Task in an Online University Classroom Setting PDFBy Chris ParhamDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE9.1-2
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Teacher-in-Role as a Tool for Scaffolding Role Plays in the English Classroom PDFBy Chhayankdhar RathoreDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE9.1-3
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Conducting a Micro-Evaluation in an EFL Classroom for a Performance-Assisted Learning Activity PDFBy Marcus TheobaldDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE9.1-4
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Speed Debate for Beginners PDFBy Zach Strickland
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Review of Starting Off with Role Play and Discussion by Eric Bray PDFBy David Kluge
Volume 8 (2020)
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Process Drama and Teacher in Role in ELT PDFBy Robert DoneganDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE8.1-1
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Japanese University Students’ Experiences from Participating in an Unsupervised Google Classroom Debate Forum PDFBy Stachus Peter TuDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE8.1-2
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Building Fluency through Repeated Listening of Movie Scenes PDFBy Deanna Clause
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Written Debate: Arguing on Paper PDFBy Phil Norton
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Writing a Screenplay: Using Drama in the Classroom PDFBy Richard Donald Sparrow
Volume 7 (2018)
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Conducting Research on Performance-Assisted Learning PDFBy David KlugeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE7.1-1
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Living Newspaper in the English Discussion Classroom PDFBy Chris ParhamDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE7.1-2
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English Noh Theater Workshop: Lessons from a Japanese University EFL Classroom PDFBy Kim RockellDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE7.1-3
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Top Ten Improv Games for EFL Classrooms PDFBy Jason WhiteDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE7.1-4
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Introduction to Debate for EFL Students: A 9-Week Course Syllabus PDFBy Cynthia Gonzalez
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Context-less Dialogue (Drama-based EFL activity) PDFBy Aya Kawakami
Volume 6 (2018)
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Student and Teacher Views on English Language Speech Contests in Japan PDFBy Philip HeadDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE6.1-1
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Performance-Assisted Learning: A Proposal PDFBy David KlugeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE6.1-2
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What is Reader’s Theatre and can it be Used Effectively in Large EFL Classes? PDFBy Gordon ReesDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE6.1-3
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Andragogy in Action: Drama Techniques for Adult Learning PDFBy Jason WhiteDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE6.1-4
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Connecting Reading to Speaking & Listening Through Debate PDFBy Mikaela Smith
Volume 5 (2016)
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Drama in the L2 Classroom: A Defense and Practicum PDFBy Matthew BarbeeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE5.1-1
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Incorporating Drama into EFL Oral Presentations PDFBy James CarpenterDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE5.1-2
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Classroom Activities for Building Speech Skills – with Roehl Sybing PDFBy Mary Nobuoka
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Review of The Great Debate: An Introduction to Debate PDFBy David Kluge
Volume 4 (2015)
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Standing in Dorothy’s Shoes: What Can Language Teachers Learn from Dorothy Heathcote?: Part 3 Process Drama in the Real World PDFBy Ben CowburnDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE4.1-1
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Student and Teacher Attitudes Towards Junior High School English Language Speech Contests in Japan PDFBy Philip HeadDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE4.1-2
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JOESC Review: An Online English Speech Contest: What, How and Who PDFBy Vivian Bussinguer-Khavari, James Carpenter, David Kluge, & Dawn KobayashiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE4.1-3
Volume 3 (2014)
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The Pedagogical Relevance of Readers Theatre in the Japanese EFL Classroom PDFBy Patrick Ng Chin LeongDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE3.1-1
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Drama in Project Based Learning PDFBy James CarpenterDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE3.1-2
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Towards a Merit-Based Awards System for Speech Contests PDFBy Matthew ShannonDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE3.1-3
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Book Review: Speaking of Speech PDFBy David Kluge
Volume 2 (2013) - Issue 2
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Standing in Dorothy’s Shoes: What Can Language Teachers Learn from Dorothy Heathcote? Part 2 PDFBy Ben CowburnDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.2-1
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Teaching Debate to All Students: Adding the Physical Element PDFBy David KlugeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.2-2
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My Room PDFBy Peter Quinn
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Introducing JOESC PDFBy Dawn Kobayashi
Volume 2 (2013) - Issue 1
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Standing in Dorothy’s Shoes: What Can Language Teachers Learn from Dorothy Heathcote? Part 1 PDFBy Ben CowburnDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.1-1
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Creativity through Drama in Language Teaching PDFBy Dawn KobayashiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.1-2
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Beyond Roleplay: Simulation and Roleplaying Games for Language Learning PDFBy David KlugeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.1-3
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Drama and the Hokuriku University English Club PDFBy James MatchettDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE2.1-4
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PanSIG 2013 Conference Report PDFBy Peter Quinn
Volume 1 (2012)
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Is EFL Worth Studying at Japanese Colleges? Readers Theatre Provides an Answer PDFBy Keizo AsanoDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-1
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Drama on the Global Stage: Cultural Competence and the Role of Drama PDFBy Aya KawakamiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-2
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Speech in the Language Classroom: A Weekly Class Activity, Not a Contest PDFBy David KlugeDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-3
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Drama Techniques in the EFL Classroom PDFBy Dawn KobayashiDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-4
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Role-Play Ideas for the EFL Classroom PDFBy Jason WhiteDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-5
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Debate and the Hokuriku University ESS Club PDFBy James MatchettDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-6
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Debate to Bring Students Together PDFBy Anthony RobinsDOI: https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTSIG.PIE1.1-7
PIE SIG CLASSROOM RESOURCES JOURNAL
ISSN 2435-676XThe classroom resource journal of the Performance in Education SIG. PIE SIG has put together a new lesson resource online publication, and it is now available online. This is the publication for the sharing of practical lesson resources.
Volume 2 (2022)
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YOU!By Eucharia Donnery
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Integrated Online Voice & Percussion Ensemble ActivityBy Kim Rockell
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Ten Mini-drama Activities Backed by NeuroscienceBy Yoko Morimoto
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Live Music Video: Readers Theatre Using Song LyricsBy David Kluge
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A Multi-Skill Performance Activity: Living Newspaper Readers TheatreBy David Kluge
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Agreeing to Disagree: Scaffolded Group DiscussionBy Chhayankdhar Singh Rathore
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From Silverscreen to Debate StageBy Ashley Ford
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Attempting to Disagree: Conventional DebateBy Chhayankdhar Singh Rathore
Volume 1 (2016)
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A Speech Practice Using an Essay from The Japan Times STBy Amy Ives Takebe
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The Blah-blah-blah SpeechBy Amy Ives Takebe
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The Confident SpeechBy Amy Ives Takebe
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Using Fox in Sox for a Vocal Warm-upBy Amy Ives Takebe
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Audience Participation Through Peer Evaluation: Maximizing Student Involvement in Speech Contest AuditionsBy Anthony Sellick
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Pecha Kucha in EFL: Creating Creative PresentationsBy Matthew Michaud
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“Only ¥8,800!” TV Shopping and InfomercialsBy Greg Rouault
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Live Music VideoBy David Kluge
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Customizing Popular MusicBy Mark Makino
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Three Line DramasBy Philip Head
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Group Poetry – A Quick and Easy Poetry Activity for StudentsBy Anthony Sellick
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Taking Sides on an IssueBy David Kluge
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An Introduction to DebateBy James Venema
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Stand Up for What You BelieveBy David Kluge
PERFORMANCE IN EDUCATION REVIEW
Some of PIE SIG’s amazing conference presenters have been kind enough to write scholarly articles on their presentations, workshops, and performances. The Performance in Education Review presents some of these notable articles previously presented at PIE SIG conferences. The intention of this journal is to create a montage of the year in PIE conferences, but some volumes may cover multiple years due to the time needed to gather all proposals.
Volume 1 (2020)
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From the Editors
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Interview 1: Interview with Rod Ellis on Performance Assisted Learning (Reprint)By David Kluge
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Interview 2: Interview with Rod Ellis on Performance Assisted Learning, Part 2 (Reprint)By David Kluge
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The Māori Haka: Understanding Culture Through Traditional PerformanceBy Matthew Cotter
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Active, Creative, Collaborative Learning Through Performance Activities Deepens Connections to Art History Class Content in JapanBy Will Hall
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“Nanzan Bossa”: A Spontaneous Musical Encounter in NagoyaBy Kim Rockell, Vivian Bussinguer-Khavari
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Musical Integration in the Language ClassroomBy Chelsea Schwartz
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Star-Crossed Lovers: The “Given and Added” in the Magic of an English Noh PerformanceBy Kim Rockell
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PowerPoint as a “Modified Teleprompter”By James Higa
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Dance the Data! Matching Form with Content in Presenting Performance in Education ResearchBy David Kluge
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The Relationship Between University Students’ Global Self-Esteem and Foreign Language Self-EsteemBy Takanori Omura
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Introducing the Performance in Education SIG
COLLABORATION PUBLICATIONS
PIE SIG also co-publishes issues centered around PIE’s focal areas, including on Debate, Discussion, and Drama. Below, you can find a list of these Collaboration Publications.
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
August 2025
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Public Speaking in the Language Classroom
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
March 2025
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Teaching Speech and Presentation in the Language Classroom
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
February 2025
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Integrating Music and Performance in the Language Classroom
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
December 2024
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Setting Up Discussions in the Language Classroom
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
November 2024
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Debate
Mind, Brain, Education SIG
December 2021
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Drama