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Drama is a powerful tool for actively engaging children in the English learning process. By creating meaningful contexts, drama techniques help them develop their integrated linguistic competence. This research aims to explore how drama impacts the students’ confidence, creativity, and motivation to learn. This research used a literature review by selecting appropriate journal articles regarding drama in EFL teaching. The findings revealed that drama is beneficial in increasing students' confidence, creativity, and motivation to learn. Further research is recommended to exploit drama for children as it boosts the learners’ enthusiasm to learn English effectively.

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Ahmad Ridho Rojabi, UIN KHAS Jember and Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Ahmad Ridho Rojabi is a lecturer of the English Education Department, UIN KHAS Jember. His major interests cover literacy in ELT, teaching methods, and technology-enhanced learning (TEL). He was awarded as the best presenter at Academic Circle: Intercultural Communication at State Polytechnic of Malang Indonesia in 2019. His recent publications are “Blended Learning via Schoology: Benefits and Challenges†in 2019 and “Exploring EFL Students’ Perception of Online Learning via Microsoft Teams: University Level in Indonesia†in 2020.
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Rojabi, A. R., & Mustofa, A. (2021). Exploiting Drama for Children in EFL Teaching to Promote Creativity, Confidence, and Motivation. Journal of English Education and Teaching, 5(4), 544–555. https://doi.org/10.33369/jeet.5.4.544-555
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