Communication and Theatre. The Theatrical Game as a Tool for the Treatment of Linguistic Difficulties in Primary Students

Abstract

The use, in the room, of dramatic activities, will allow that all the students develop their artistic abilities; being more confident to express their feelings and emotions; imagination, voice and movement will become more agile and certain; they will find more communication tools and they will work in a more enjoyable way on the objectives and contents of the curriculum. Thus, it will become a very valuable tool when working with students with specific educational support needs. Because this tool becomes a prize for the children who, due to their physical, mental or emotional characteristics, see how their way of communication and contact to the surrounding world gets reduced. But the really important thing is showing that theatre has to be alive, original and fun. It has to become a resource and a purpose itself. It has to be a tool and a reward, both for the student and the teacher.