Using Drama in the Elementary Classroom to Enhance Literacy

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Drama : An Effective Tool in Promoting Literacy Amongst Primary School Children

Introduction

Communication is one of the vital skills that an individual should possess , for language skills are particularly important for human development . In line with this , language and speaking skills are not merely important for the development of oneself , but also for the development of other individuals (Ulas 876

Teachers are among those individuals who have to possess exemplary communication and language skills in to apply effective teaching methods ' and

ensure that they are able to get their message across to their students , particularly to those students who are in primary school (Ulas 876 . It is never too early for a teacher to begin promoting critical literacy awareness ' to his or her students (Martello Children who are in elementary need to be honed to become critical thinkers while they are young . Therefore , a teacher must know what kind of methods he or she should employ in to get the desired results and aid the children in their literary development (Martello

There are various oral communication education ' methods which a teacher may employ whenever he or she is conducting classes (Ulas 879 However , one of the most effective methods would be the use of drama activities ' in education (Ulas 879 . Drama may also be referred to as process drama ' or drama in education (Martello . This type of drama is unlike the type that most people are aware of . It is not about theater...