Abstract:This article argues for a drama-smart approach to learning in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language and proposes a pedagogical model, "Drama Smart Learning" (DSL) based on a blended use of creative drama and role play, creating a continuum of drama activities from simple to complex. The first half of the article makes a case for drama-based pedagogy as a structured and systematic approach to learning by way of introduction, followed by what DSL means and its benefits. Next is a discussion of the four c… Show more
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