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Peer reviewedLandy, Robert J.; Borisoff, Deborah J. – English Journal, 1987
Describes a program to help secondary school students develop speech skills by exploring social issues through role-playing. Notes that this method motivates discouraged students, reduces communication anxiety, improves research skills, fosters appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills, and stimulates affective learning. (JG)
Descriptors: Current Events, Drama, English Curriculum, English Instruction
