Mla kondal,bonala drama as a t eaching tool for the integration of language. One of the lessused strategies in saudi arabia is teaching and learning vocabulary through drama. It attempts to list the benefits of using drama in english language classroom, as drama engages students in the learning process. This paper therefore explores the array of models through which language exploration through drama is related to language acquisition theories. Aug 15, 2010 one of the main aims of using drama in a language course is to provide an active, stimulating, fun and creative environment in which to develop the students language learning potential. Before starting to analyse why and how drama can be used in a language classroom, let us briefly discuss the methodology which represents the theoretical foundation of drama techniques. Dramatization as a method of developing spoken english skill.
Drama and theatre in teaching foreign languages for professional. Such activities add to the teachers repertoire of pedagogic strategies giving them a wider option of learnercentered activities to chose from for classroom teaching, thereby augmenting their efficiency in teaching. This paper will not attempt to advocate drama as the only method of teaching, but rather as a supplement to traditional teaching methods. Simultaneously, use of drama in a second language classroom spurs possibility of the crosscurricular curriculum of two disciplines. Campbell 2008 study proved the effectiveness of using drama on students achievement whereas the effect of drama in foreign language teaching. For example, drama incorporates verbal linguistic learning through the use of language, scripts, vocabulary and reading.
These drama teaching ideas come with explanations that involve all. Drama can be used to develop different skills in students. The use of drama in english language teaching eric. Teaching english as second language through drama for. Teaching language and intercultural competence through. Moreover, literature and the teaching of language skills, benefits of different genres of literature i. Transforming the careers of language teachingprofessionals idltm enables language teaching professionals to apply insights and skills derived from management theory and practice to their work as language teaching managers. Literature can be taught by using pre teaching projects of geographical, political, and historical aspects of country, collection of pictures, stamps, use of films, dramas, computeraided language laboratories, internet, blogs, world wide web, and some other innovative techniques of teaching literature. Secondly, the topic of drama in teaching languages for.
Using drama in the language classroom is an enormously rewarding and enjoyable activity for both the teachers and the students. Jan 01, 2010 thus, drama is processcentred rather than productcentred. Article 2 creative learning through drama 3 introduction learning through drama combines a few concepts that involve using drama as a teaching method. It offers great opportunities for students to communicate with others even when they have limited vocabulary. In his opinion drama could help pupils learn to cope with the complexities of relationships in a modern society. Techniques in teaching drama include strategies for exploring characters, strategies for understanding dialogue, strategies for visualizing drama, and strategies for examining plot. Performance standards gps in language arts through the use of drama strategies to benefit students from high poverty populations. In the first part, the article will briefly outline forms of drama in language teaching. K theatrebased techniques for youth peer education training manual. As dewey 1921 states drama is a form of learning by doing. Effectiveness of teaching english subject using drama on. Learning and teaching japanese language through drama.
Drama also offers ample opportunities to explore nuances of the foreign culture as well as conflict situations and emotions which are seldom encountered in textbook. This 6 week online course, using fora, readings, videos, multimedia tools and live webinars, is an asynchronous global professional learning community where intercultural exchanges take place together with instruction on teaching english through. This article closely examines research literature from the last two decades that focuses on the use of drama in l2 learning and teaching. Students and teacher extract meaning through questions. How can drama or dramatic activities be used in elt. Activity for teaching language throughdramaa teacher can use different strategies forteaching english through drama in alanguage classroom. Drama in english language teaching elt dr patrick pheasant ceo, neas australia. The game of charades has existed since the 16th century.
Intrapersonal learning relates to the feelings and emotions involved in drama, characterizations and how we respond as an individual, while interpersonal learning comes from working with others to create a scene or role play. As mentioned in the english language curriculum and assessment guide, reading is a means to help learners to seek information, develop thinking skills, enrich knowledge, enhance language proficiency and broaden perspectives. Grounded in cuttingedge research, this book explains why teaching language through drama is effective and inspiring for teachers and students alike, directing. Drama also offers ample opportunities to explore nuances of the foreign culture as well as conflict situations and.
Process drama in second and foreign language classrooms. Vedas journal of english language and literaturejoell, 32, 9298. Nuriye suggest integrating drama into the language teaching and learning process for it promotes contextualized and authentic language. Click the button to download the full 5page drama games for language teaching pdf for just. Bas 2008 claimed that drama activities can help students to learn language well.
The activities can be used in drama lessons and workshops or during rehearsal and devising periods. As mentioned in the english language curriculum and assessment guide. Idltm is a sixmonth, 325 hour blended course comprising an initial five days of face to face. Jun liu process drama in second and foreign language classrooms in the field of secondforeign language teaching, there is a need for us to reflect on what. The classroom is not the best place to get to grips with a foreign language. Furthermore, drama helps the learners 377 uysal, n. Many different pedagogical methodologies are applied in the field of english as a foreign language. Drama and theatre in teaching foreign languages for. The improvisational approach yes, and this approach comes to us from improvisational. Effectiveness of drama in teaching and learning english as a. The research will demonstrate to educators and the like, why they should integrate drama into the elementary curriculum.
Chauhan drama techniques for teaching english tesltefl. E is the use of drama as a means of teaching across the curriculum. Drama is an effective way of helping students to learn languages including english as a foreign language efl, as it uses active teaching and learning styles. Creative techniques of teaching literature language in india.
Drama techniques to enhance speaking skills and motivation in. It integrates language skills in a natural way, careful listening and spontaneous. Values of drama language does not exist independently. He emphasized collaboration between the teacher and the students and.
Use of drama for speaking anxiety even though the history of drama dates back thousands of years, the use of drama in language classrooms has played a small, but consistent role in language teaching for only about four decades. The use of drama in the teaching of english to young. The role of drama in foreign language teaching global. The use of drama and dramatic activities in english. Haught 2005 asserted that drama based language teaching is a further support for vygoskian view of learning and development. Pdf language learning through drama international journal. We offer downloadable resources providing guidelines, tips and information about a particular area of drama. It is used to expand learners awareness, to enable them to look at reality through fantasy and to look below the surface of actions for meanings. Pdf using drama activities and techniques to foster. Through language, people can share their opinions, cultures and worldviews. Our goal in this article is to present two approaches for integrating drama into the. Using drama to teach english results in real communication involving ideas, emotions, feelings appropriateness and adaptability. In this article, i want to focus on using drama in language development, particularly english. Using a format of frequently asked questions about teaching foreign languages using drama, this article explores the evolution of this approach, its benefits and.
Such activities add to the teachers repertoire of pedagogic strategies giving them a wider option of learnercentered activities to chose from for classroom teaching, thereby augmenting their efficiency in teaching english. The georgia wolf trap program placed professional theatre artists in 27 kindergarten classroom residencies ages 56. Teaching english as a second language through dramatization and improvisation april 1994 marie gasparro, pelham public schools, pelham, ny. Using drama as an effective method to teach elementary. By using drama as a teaching method and allowing children to experience language in the simulated reality of a play they will derive far more fun from the lesson and fun is always motivating. Drama allows the student to express his individuality, and the material, if it is culturerelated, brings to life the cultural context of the foreign language. Applied drama in english language learning phd thesis. Using drama as an effective method to teach elementary students. Teaching english as second language through drama 262 jeltl journal of english language teaching and linguistics, 33, 2018 language in schools and colleges shows that their awareness and competence in the language leaves much to be desired. John dougill defines mime as a nonverbal representation of an idea or story through gesture, bodily. Drama techniques to enhance speaking skills and motivation. It will discuss its benefits, such as putting language in context, making learning holistic and memorable, improving learners social and. These concepts, such as dramatic expression, are applied when teaching various subjects in different educational settings.
Bernadette falletta, new rochelle city public schools and college of new rochelle, new rochelle, ny creating drama with poetry is an exciting language learning experience. The main purpose of using drama in a foreign language is to emphasize. The debate has arrived from theatre practitioners opposing to the use of drama to facilitate teaching foreign languages, emphasizing drama as an arts discipline. Effectiveness of teaching english subject using drama on the. The use of drama as a teaching learning tool in english language classrooms is one proposed method, justifying this study to investigate the effects of teaching english language through drama. This article argues that drama is an underexploited resource in the foreign language classroom for promoting intercultural competence and developing an awareness of the interpersonal dimension embedded in the language we use. The benefits of using drama to teach english teaching. The use of drama and dramatic activities in english language. Firstly, i am going to introduce how children learn, afterwards, the concept of drama education is mentioned. The paper examines the theories of language acquisition to establish the relevance of drama ineducation to the domain of teaching and learning and probably language teaching. Theater for language learning can be mainly seen in two forms.
Thinking and language skills through drama activities. These techniques in teaching drama will turn that snooze fest of a play into a valuable literary moment. The article discusses how drama can support language learning at the university level and how drama can also support learners in acquiring professional competences. Drama activities can be used to improve oral and written communication skills teach new languages interactive skills of students. Teaching english through language arts at secondary level teaching english through story and drama. Jan 20, 2011 languagelearning should be a matter of fun.
Language leaming journal, summer 2005, no 31, 2129. The use of drama activities has clear advantages for language learning regarding. Feb 20, 2015 only by doing this can the student overcome the apprehension of speaking an fl. The reduction of speaking anxiety in efl learners through. Fleming, 2003 the method of drama teaching which developed. Using drama for esl teaching approved by wonim son. These teaching artists worked with the teachers and children to provide drama experiences. In practice these tended to be more orientations in the work rather than rigid distinctions but the differences are crucial in understanding the way drama teaching developed. It has been around since ancient times and in many different countries it. The article discusses how drama can support language learning at the university level and how drama can also support learners in acquiring professional. Students are encouraged to explore english through their imagination and creativity and to express this through language, and other forms of communication. Then, it appears a description of the different teaching approaches of foreign languages. Later on, l2 practitioners adapted drama in their practices and drama gained popularity in foreign language teaching.
Teaching drama to large groups places a number of demands on the teacher. First, an overview of the field of drama in language teaching in general, with reference to selected publications, will be given with a summary of the arguments commonly listed in favour of using drama techniques in the foreign language classroom. He used drama in classes for all subjects and made it the center of the curriculum. In addition, chances are they will be considerably more motivated to use the language in similar situations in real life. Using drama for esl teaching approved by wonim son date. Teaching english through literature journal of language. Teaching english vocabulary to young learners via drama. It depends on teacherscreativity, hisher innovative mind. Teaching language and intercultural competence through drama. Drama aims at giving the emotional content and body to the language. Linear drama approach one way to initiate drama in content studies is through.
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