Engage, perform, speak: the impact of drama and digital activities on Myanmar EFL students

Name: Nang Phong Noan

Organization : Chulalongkorn University. Faculty of Education

Name: Ruedeerath Chusanachoti

Organization : Chulalongkorn University. Faculty of Education

LCSH: Oral communication

LCSH: Communication

LCSH: English language -- Usage

Abstract: This study investigates how drama-based instruction (DBI) combined with digital learning tools affects English oral communication ability among Myanmar secondary EFL students. Despite DBI demonstrating well-documented pedagogical benefits globally, few researchers have examined its integration with digital technologies in the Myanmar educational context. A quasi-experimental design engaged 23 EFL students (Grade 5-9) in a 20-hour intervention combining systematic dramatic activities–including drama games, readers’ theater, role-playing, character improvisation, and hot seating–with targeted digital learning tools (Padlet for collaborative discussions and peer feedback; Wordwall for interactive quizzes and vocabulary activities). Pre-and post-tests assessed students ’English oral communication ability across five components: fluency, grammatical accuracy, vocabulary usage, pronunciation, and conversational strategies. Paired sample t-test analysis revealed statistically significant improvements across all assessed communication components (p< .01). The integration of drama techniques with strategically selected digital platforms created an effective learning environment for developing essential oral communication ability among Myanmar EFL students. Future research should examine long-term retention effects and investigate scalability across diverse educational settings with varying technological tools.

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Created: 2568

Modified: 2025-07-21

Issued: 2025-07-21

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BibliograpyCitation : e-Journal of Education Studies, Burapha University. ปีที่ 7, ฉบับที่ 2 (เม.ย.-มิ.ย. 2568), หน้า 92-108

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