Abstract
In this article we introduce a teaching methodology "theatre pedagogy" (referred to in the following text as "MJT"), which is used in teaching Czech for foreigners. The primary goal of MJT is not only to positively influence the acquisition of language, but also to focus on sociolinguistic, discourse, sociocultural and social and strategic competences.
Theatre practices also help students overcome their fear of talking (i.e. reduce the fear of making a mistake while speaking); it also strengthens communication, interaction and social skills of students. The second part of this text presents our empiric research used to validate MJT.
The foundations of this analysis are video recording of role plays which students prepare throughout the classwork. The evaluation of particular role plays is more qualitative than quantitative: it is based on assessment criteria and assessment grids, the main keys for evaluation are fulfillment of role play instructions, success rate of information transfer with a partner, meeting of various communication competences.
Each criterion is commented in a table and then scored.