Drama as a compulsory course in the curriculum of schools

Since 2020, Miao Bin has made drama a compulsory course in the primary school in Chengdu, which is pioneering in China. In 2022, drama was listed as a discipline in the Arts Curriculum Standards of Compulsory Education by Ministry of China. There are many difficulties for drama to be a compulsory course in schools, especially lacking of qualified drama teachers. So Miao Bin has been teaching Drama in Education in Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences for primary education students. He has also given workshops for teachers who are interested in drama education. He founded Drama Research Center in Tianfu No.7 High School in Chengdu and has organized drama education forums and seminars. In his team in the school, there are five drama teachers who work full-time in the school, which is the only one now in China. He has been elected to be the officer of Executive Committee and Director of Projects of IDEA (International Drama/Theatre and Education Association). Currently he is teaching drama in primary section, middle section and high section of Tianfu No.7 High School.

Children participating in a dance or exercise class with an instructor in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows and a modern ceiling design.

Primary School

Group of young students and a teacher outdoors on grass, smiling and posing for a photo during daytime.

Middle School

Stage performance with actors in traditional and formal clothing, a large screen showing a street scene, chairs, and props including a table and plants, with a red LED banner in Chinese above.

High School

Cover of a curriculum brochure for Tianfu No.7 High School featuring children acting in a play or drama on stage with large windows in the background, with text in both Chinese and English.
A brochure page discussing the drama curriculum at Tianfu No. 7 High School, including the compulsory course, elective courses, and images of students in theater and performance activities.
A colorful poster for the Zhiren Theatre Festival featuring text in both English and Chinese, images of children performing on stage, the festival's schedule, and promotional information.
Image of a bilingual poster titled '12-Year Drama Curriculum' and 'Drama Education Research.' It includes photos of students and teachers in classrooms, outdoor activities, and performances, along with detailed text in Chinese and English about drama education initiatives and research center activities.
Poster in Chinese and English about drama education exchanges and support, featuring photos of students and teachers participating in drama activities, lectures, and performances at various schools and conferences.
A bilingual poster with blue and teal backgrounds displaying information about cooperation between a university and museums. It features photos of group events, presentations, and workshops, with text in Chinese, English, and Greek about various collaborative projects and initiatives.
A bilingual informational poster featuring community cooperation and parent theatre programs, with images of children and adults participating in drama workshops, performances, and community activities.
Two panels of a poster about international exchanges related to drama and puppetry. The left panel includes images of groups of people in educational settings, a red poster with a performance, and a presentation slide. The right panel includes images of puppet theatre, a video presentation, and a lecture in progress.
A bilingual poster displaying honors and achievements of a high school, with photos of students performing and participating in drama and theater events.
A brochure page for a teacher training event featuring several group photos of teachers, students, and outdoor activities, with text in Chinese and English describing the event details.

Drama education is for every child.

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