Think about….1. How important do you think drama and

role plays are to children acquiring a first language?

Do you think older children, teenagers, and adults learning a second or foreing language might also benefit from role play, or drama?

How might drama be used to affirm students cultural traditions and values?

DRAMA AND ROLE PLAYS IN THE EFL CLASSROOM

Diana EscobarPatricia Cubillos M.

Drama English through drama is another approach in

language teaching.

It is one of the best tools for teachers.

It takes into account the learner`s mind, feelings,

needs, hopes, sensibility, and environment.

Students can improve their ability to produce the

target language.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DRAMA AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL

Drama demands the ability to work cooperatively in group

situations.

It draws on previous experience

It creates situations in which there is a need for precise

communication.

It challenges students to discover new truths or insights by

confronting them with previously unknown predicaments.

IMPORTANCE FOR TEACHERSPlaying drama enhances the personal growth

of the teacher.

Teachers will become more effective

communicators.

They will feel satisfied with their job.

The class will be student-centered.

ADVANTAGES

The students will be more confident when

speaking.

They will learn to coordinate physical movement

with verbal messages.

The students will improve their fluency,

intonation, pronunciation.

The students act out solutions to social problems.

Role PlayWhen students lose themselves in the

characters, plots, and situations, they are more apt to experience lower anxiety.

Warm- UpsThey have establish trust and understanding among

group members and lower inhibitions.

Storytelling

Stories have been used to teach, to entertain, and to explain the unknown.

CONCLUSIONDrama is a valuable tool in Education that can be used in

the language acquisition process.

Drama makes communication more effective, clearer and richer, creating a cozy atmosphere in the classroom.

It allows the students to be creative and to put themselves

in another persons’ place for a while.

Thank you so much