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All The World's A Stage: Reaching English Language Learners Through Drama, Laura M. S. Fortney
All The World's A Stage: Reaching English Language Learners Through Drama, Laura M. S. Fortney
Research and Evaluation in Education, Technology, Art, and Design
The use of drama with language instruction has long been considered a legitimate practice. A recent survey of the literature shows that English Language Learners (ELLs) may have even more to benefit from the use of drama in the classroom. Studies showed an increase in language and problem-solving ability, as well as student self-efficacy that was transferrable across activities. Following an analysis of the literature is a proposed curriculum based on the findings of the researchers cited. This unit is centered on dramatic activities that make use of all four language domains and includes the examination of plays in writing, …