The Impact of Drama-Based Teaching on Children’s English Language Learning

Abstract

: Drama-based teaching is an innovative pedagogical approach that integrates dramatic techniques and elements into educational activities, enabling learners to achieve their learning objectives through immersive participation in dramatic practice. Drawing on relevant theoretical frameworks, this study systematically examines the multidimensional impact of drama-based teaching on children’s English language learning. The findings indicate that drama-based teaching can effectively enhance children’s English language and non-linguistic skills. The study further identifies the key challenges hindering the widespread implementation of drama-based teaching in children’s English education and proposes corresponding strategies for improvement, including the establishment of systematic teacher training programs, the development of a diverse repository of teaching resources, the refinement of classroom management and multi-dimensional assessment mechanisms, the deepening of interdisciplinary and intercultural integration, and the strengthening of home-school collaboration.It is hoped that this study will provide theoretical insights and practical guidance for the reform of English language education for children and the promotion of drama-based teaching within the global educational context.