CLT Pedagogy Through Drama-Based Online Zoom Classes - Research Article

Sep 15, 2026

The integration of drama into communicative language teaching (CLT) is presented as an innovative approach to strengthening linguistic skills, learner confidence, and teamwork. The study evaluates drama-based online Zoom classes for improving English language proficiency among secondary and higher secondary students in rural Vadodara, accelerated by pandemic-driven virtual learning. Mixed methods combine performance-evaluation data and interview insights, showing significant gains in oral fluency, confidence, collaboration, reduced language anxiety, and enhanced cultural awareness. Results support incorporating virtual drama into mainstream EFL instruction.

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The Role of Drama in CLT Pedagogy

[https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR](https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR) Afr. J. Biomed. Res. Vol. 28(2s) (February 2025); 1299-1304 Research Article “CLT Pedagogy Through Drama-Based Online Zoom Classes” Ms. Zaheeda Farooq1*, Dr . Parthiv Kumar Patel², Dr . Chandrakanth Yudhishthir Brahmkshatri³ 1*Research Scholar, Faculty of Arts, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India,(Email: [zaheeda1farooq@gmail.com](zaheeda1farooq@gmail.com), [191500403003@paruluniversity.ac.in](191500403003@paruluniversity.ac.in))²Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. (Email: [parthivkumar.patel@paruluniversity.ac.in](parthivkumar.patel@paruluniversity.ac.in)) ³Assistant Professor, Drs Kiran and Pallavi Patel Global University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. (Email: [dr.chandrakantyb@gmail.com](dr.chandrakantyb@gmail.com)) Abstract The integration of drama into communicative language teaching (CLT) has gained prominence as an innovative pedagogical tool for enhancing linguistic skills, confidence, and collaboration. This study investigates the effectiveness of drama-based online Zoom classes in improving English language proficiency among secondary and higher secondary students in rural Vadodara district. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to virtual learning, necessitating the adoption of interactive teaching methods. Drama serves as an immersive medium that enhances pronunciation, fluency, and peer collaboration in a stress-free environment, offering a creative approach to language learning. Using a mixedmethods approach, quantitative data from performance evaluations and qualitative data from interviews were analyzed. The findings revealed that students demonstrated significant improvements in oral fluency, confidence, and collaborative learning through drama-based CLT. Furthermore, the study highlights the positive impact of drama in overcoming language anxiety, enhancing cultural awareness, and promoting critical thinking. This study advocates the incorporation of virtual drama into mainstream English language teaching, suggesting that it can foster communicative competence and bridge the gap between traditional and digital learning environments. Keywords: CLT, Drama-Based Learning, Zoom, Virtual Learning, Rural Education, Language Proficiency, Pronunciation, Collaboration, Language Anxiety, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness. *[Author of Correspondence: Email:](Author of Correspondence: Email: zaheeda1farooq@gmail.com)[ zaheeda1farooq@gmail.com](Author of Correspondence: Email: zaheeda1farooq@gmail.com) [Received:26-02-2025 Accepted: 05-03-2025](Received:26-02-2025 Accepted: 05-03-2025) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i2S.7053](https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i2S.7053) © 2025 The Author(s). This article has been published under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits noncommercial unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the following statement is provided.“This article has been published in the African Journal of Biomedical Research” 1. Introduction The evolving educational landscape necessitates innovative teaching methods to enhance language instruction. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to online education, compelling educators to adopt digital platforms like Zoom for lectures and assessments. This transition highlighted the need for interactive and flexible pedagogical strategies. Language instruction, especially in communicative language teaching (CLT), required creative approaches to maintain learner engagement. Integrating drama-based techniques fosters experiential learning, confidence, and collaboration. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of drama-based methods in improving students' speaking skills and engagement in virtual settings. For instance,

FAQs

What teaching approach does the study examine?

The study examines communicative language teaching (CLT) delivered through drama-based online Zoom classes.

Who are the participants and where is the study conducted?

The participants are secondary and higher secondary students in rural Vadodara district.

Which aspects of language learning improve according to the findings?

The findings report significant improvements in oral fluency and confidence, along with stronger peer collaboration, reduced language anxiety, and increased cultural awareness.

Sep 15, 2026

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