Analyzing the Role of Contemporary Teaching Techniques and Importance of Drama in Learning English as a Foreign Language

  • Dr. Saba Sadia Lecturer, Department of English, University of Gujrat
  • Dr. Rana Umair Nadeem University of Gujrat
  • Dr. Afsheen Sallahddin Beaconhouse University, Lahore
Keywords: English Literature, English Language Learning, Drama, Activities, Improvisation, Experience.

Abstract

This research explores the important activities and principles of the teaching of drama in learning English as a foreign language. This research is qualitative in nature and the analysis is based on theoretical grounds and a strong theoretical framework. It concentrates on the brief history of drama in education, its basic principles, techniques, and the possibilities and advantages that drama in education brings into English language learning. The aim of this research, Drama in Learning English as a Foreign Language, is not only to introduce drama in education to the readers but also present drama in the context of English language learning, and subsequently support the concept of drama being an English language learning method. I define drama, its general concepts, principles, and aims. I concentrate on the role of drama in learning English as a foreign language, its techniques, and the benefits that drama brings into the learning. This research is helpful for the teachers to understand the drama and activates related to it in the classroom.

Published
2021-06-29
How to Cite
Dr. Saba Sadia, Dr. Rana Umair Nadeem, & Dr. Afsheen Sallahddin. (2021). Analyzing the Role of Contemporary Teaching Techniques and Importance of Drama in Learning English as a Foreign Language. Journal of Arts & Social Sciences , 8(1), 43-50. https://doi.org/10.46662/jass-vol8-iss1-2021(43-50)