The Role of Drama-Based Pedagogy in Enhancing Communication Confidence Among Graduate Students

Drama-based pedagogy, incorporating improvisation, theatre techniques, and role-play, has emerged as a powerful tool in enhancing communication confidence among graduate students. This paper investigates how embodied, expressive learning can reduce anxiety and promote articulation, voice modulation, and clarity in oral communication. Grounded in Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory and the principles of embodied learning, the study examines both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Through qualitative analysis of classroom interventions and reflective journals, the research demonstrates that drama-based strategies offer a holistic, student-centered approach to building communication competence in higher education