English Through Theatre: Role-play and Performance-Based Learning

Introduction The program English Through Theatre: Role-play and Performance-Based Learning is designed as an extracurricular circle for primary school pupils. It aims to integrate theatrical methods into English language teaching, allowing children to acquire language skills through creative performance, role-play, dramatization, and interactive storytelling. The idea behind this program is that learning a foreign language becomes most effective when pupils are fully engaged—intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Theatre offers a natural environment for practicing communication, developing self-confidence, and encouraging creativity, while also supporting pupils’ overall personal growth. In recent years, the shift from traditional teacher-centered instruction towards learner-centered, activity-based, and performance-based learning has become a central principle of modern pedagogy. Young learners, in particular, need activities that involve movement, imagination, and emotional exp