The Effectiveness of Drama-Based Approaches in Improving Speaking Skills among First Generation ESL Learners: An Experimental Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2023, Vol 6, Issue 07
Abstract
Drama has been a popular mode of conveying information to the masses, and it has been a significant method of teaching language as well. The present study tries to investigate the possible benefits of using Drama-based teaching strategies to enhance the speaking capability of first-generation (ESL) English as second language learners. With the use of a quasi-experimental method comprising a pre-test and post-test analysis, the study examined the effectiveness of Drama-based language teaching method with 74 tertiary level First Generation participants from a deemed institution using purposive sampling. Participants’ speaking skills were assessed in the parameters of their language fluency, accuracy, vocabulary usage, and pronunciation. The results revealed a significant improvement in their fluency, communicative competence, and confidence in speaking English for specific purposes. The article also discusses the implications of all these findings for ESL instruction and points out the potential benefits of utilizing Drama-based language teaching strategy in enhancing the speaking skills of First Generation ESL learners.
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Vaishnavi S, Dr. Ajit I
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- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i7-22
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