Episode 1: From Readers’ Theatre to AI: Inside the PIE SIG with David Kluge

What if acting, debate, and even song lyrics could actually help students learn better? That’s exactly what David Kluge believes, and he’s been putting these ideas into action for decades.

David, a former professor at Nanzan University and founder of JALT’s Performance in Education (PIE) SIG, joins Darren to break down how performance techniques can revolutionize the way we teach. You don’t need any drama training to start using these valuable methods in your classroom today.

Darren and David discuss Readers’ Theatre, using music to get students hooked, and why these approaches get people involved and actually help them remember what they learn. David also talks about his new textbook, the challenges of assessing performance, and how AI is shaking things up in education.

If you want to hear what’s next for the PIE SIG and how to get involved, this episode is your ticket. Whether you’re curious or ready to bring serious energy into your teaching, this conversation is packed with insights that have a proven track record.

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please like and leave a review. To learn more about the Performance in Education SIG, check out our website:

https://jaltpiesig.org/

Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to us at pie.sig.podcast@gmail.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 46:00 What is PIE?