The Impact of Role Play Technique on EFL Pupils’ Classroom Communication and Interaction.

Abstract

The present study attempts to investigate the impact of using the role-play technique to enhance learners’ classroom communication and interaction. It was noticeable that learners face difficulties to reach the required level of interaction and communication within the classroom. Therefore we have hypothesized that Role play can be an effective technique to enhance classroom communication and interaction if it is carefully employed in EFL classroom. To confirm or disconfirm the validity of this hypothesis the descriptive method is chosen. Data are collected through a mixed methodology based on qualitative and quantitative methods. We administered a questionnaire to EFL teachers of middle school to investigate their attitudes towards using Role plays technique. As well as an interview with fifteen (15) third year pupils. The results obtained from the analysis of both tools revealed that role play technique has positive effects on enhancing students’ communication and interaction as well as giving them the ability to express themselves and discover their hidden abilities. Also they have shown that learners were so motivated to learn using such technique in their classes.