CREATIVE DRAMA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY-SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The article aims to propose the creative drama as the learning processes that encourage the use of knowledge, skills, intelligence, ideas, and experiences. Learners will gain knowledge about emotional intelligence, problem solving skills and human relations. Primary-school students are in the period of curiosity and exploration and enjoy sharing learning experiences with others. The creative drama enhances student’s confidence, self-awareness, and imaginary development as well as the ability to be an active listener and logical thinker. These outcomes are the results of students’ real practices when joining in creative drama. Based on the aforementioned advantages, the researcher has recognized the importance of creative drama as an effective teaching and learning method for early childhood development because creative drama can enhance children’s learning processes in all dimensions including physical and mental development, intelligence, logical thinking, and self-study.