Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences

ROLE-PLAY AS A DRAMA TECHNIQUE: ASSESSING ITS EFFECTS ON IRAQI EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY AND SPEAKING ABILITY

AL-Zurfi, Ali (Unknown)
Hadi, Benin Abdel (Unknown)
Salman, Tabarak (Unknown)

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Publish Date
27 May 2025

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the impact of role-play techniques on speaking anxiety and speaking ability among Iraqi EFL learners. Method: Using a mixed-methods design, 60 undergraduates were divided into experimental (role-play) and control (traditional instruction) groups. Results: Quantitative results significantly reduced speaking anxiety (mean change = -8.31, p < 0.001). They improved speaking scores (mean change = 5.17, p < 0.001) for the experimental group, while qualitative data highlighted enhanced confidence and fluency. Challenges included peer pressure and feedback needs. Novelty: The findings are supporting role-play as an effective pedagogical tool. Recommendations include structured feedback and diversified scenarios to maximize benefits.

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Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
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EJLHSS

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PT. Antis International Publisher

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Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences - is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to recent research and studies in the field in question. JLHSS welcomes and acknowledges recent, high-quality, original theoretical and empirical research papers in the areas of ...