연극적 방식을 이용한 영어습득훈련 방법론 및 매뉴얼 개발

Developing English teaching manual and training program through drama techniques

The effectiveness of using drama in education, especially in teaching second/foreign languages, has been proven by many researchers, educators, and theorists. There are, however, few studies that focus on providing 'how' to use drama effectively. The purpose of this study was to suggest 'how'. The idea that learners will be successful when they are exposed to 'culture' in which meaningful contexts exist was the starting point of this study. Drama was used as a method to incorporate linguistic learning opportunities with the cultural aspects found in drama. A dramatized text was developed by the researchers: Rhythm, repetition, and organic plot were mostly considered with its theatrical effect. The preliminary assumption in using drama as an effective teaching method was to employ high quality literary texts that are appropriate for learners. Fifteen elementary students participated in the study for approximately three months. Throughout the study, the participants showed great interest and were highly motivated in both acting and learning English. Computer-assisted language learning aided the subjects' learning processes after regular classes. The findings indicate that the use of drama was an effective method in increasing learner motivation and autonomym improving appropriate language usage, and constructing cognitive development.