This book is a creative and timely guide for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) educators seeking to integrate drama and environmental education. Grounded in ecolinguistic theory, the author demonstrates how Readers Theatre and Forum Theatre can be used not only to develop students’ English skills but also to cultivate ecological awareness and responsibility.
Set in the Indonesian context—particularly North Sumatra—the book is organized into 14 chapters that cover theory, practice, and step-by-step strategies for implementing drama-based learning. The final chapters feature 25 playscripts inspired by local myths and real environmental issues, along with assessment rubrics, reflection prompts, and supplementary materials to support classroom use.
More than just a language resource, this book is a call to action. It empowers students to use their voices in defense of the planet and encourages teachers to create meaningful, engaging, and transformative learning experiences. Designed for teachers and university students in Indonesia, Voices to Save transforms the classroom into a space for dialogue, creativity, and environmental advocacy.
