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DRAMA SKILLS HELP IN REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS


East London
17 May

HOW DRAMA SKILLS HELP IN REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS

For students, drama skills offer a plethora of benefits that extend beyond the stage and into real life situations. Here's how drama skills can aid students in various aspects of their academic and personal lives:

  1. Improved Communication: ?Drama fosters effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, which can help students excel in class presentations, debates, and even everyday interactions with peers and teachers.

  2. Enhanced Empathy and Understanding:?Engaging in dramatic activities allows students to explore different characters and viewpoints, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. This can be particularly valuable in developing social skills and building strong, supportive relationships with peers.

  3. Confidence Building:?Overcoming stage fright and performing in front of an audience can significantly boost a student's self-confidence. This newfound confidence often translates to improved classroom participation, leadership capabilities, and resilience in the face of challenges.

  4. Creative Problem Solving: ?Through improvisation and the exploration of diverse narratives, drama encourages students to think creatively and adapt to unexpected situations. These problem-solving skills can be beneficial in academics, extracurricular activities, and future careers.

  5. Teamwork and Collaboration: ?Participating in school plays or drama groups nurtures valuable teamwork and collaboration skills. Students learn to work together to achieve a common goal, building essential collaborative skills that extend to group projects, extracurricular clubs, and later professional environments.

  6. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills:?Drama activities naturally enhance public speaking and presentation skills, which can be advantageous in class discussions, oral exams, and future career endeavors.

In summary, drama skills offer students a wide range of benefits, from improved communication and empathy to enhanced confidence and creative problem-solving abilities. By embracing drama, students can not only enrich their academic experiences but also acquire essential life skills that will serve them well beyond their school years.


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"My daughter has been doing Drama at Islamia College since the last term last year. Due to certain events last year, she had become very shy and had lost self-confidence. I was so pleasantly surprised yesterday when I saw her perform on stage. It's a big step forward from last year (at the end of last year, she didn't even have the confidence to go up on stage at her Awards day to collect her award!) I would l..."

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