TY  - JOUR
T1  - Utilizing Drama as an Exploration of Knowledge and Learning
AU - Sis Nanda, Deri AU - , Susanto AU - , Malik 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
SP  - 212
EP  - 216
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2019.212.216
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2019.212.216
KW  - Drama
KW  -learning
KW  -social engagement
KW  -language comprehension
KW  -possibilities
KW  -comprehension
AB  - We conducted a study on utilizing drama as an exploration of knowledge and learning for primary
schools in teaching English as a Foreign language. The exploration aimed at understanding the student’s
interests, abilities and motivations. Then, we observed the teacher’s perceptions in the classrooms during the
implementation of the drama for the students. In the study, we find that students show their good engagement
and comprehension abilities. However, the perceptions of the teachers varied on the several aspects of the
student’s preparation and performance. Further, their perceptions reflect the pedagogical context offering
possibilities for cultural production in language learning. The research results underline how the drama can be
used to construct the abilities for early language learners, especially, for social engagement and language
comprehension.
ER  -