Effectiveness of Theme Based Learning Strategy on Communication Skill and Creativity in Kannada Language Among Primary School Students

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Abstract newlineThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Theme-Based Learning newlineStrategy in enhancing communication skills and creative thinking among 7th-grade newlineKannada language students. A total sample of 166 students was selected from both newlinegovernment and private primary schools. The study followed a quasi-experimental newlinedesign. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and newlineANCOVA to assess differences in performance across groups and genders. The newlineresults indicated that students in the experimental group showed significantly higher newlinepost-test scores in both communication and creativity compared to the control group. newlineAdditionally, qualitative feedback collected through student reflections highlighted newlineincreased interest, enjoyment, and participation in lessons taught using the Theme- newlineBased Learning Strategy. The findings emphasize the potential of this strategy to newlinesupport a student-centered, inclusive, and skill-enhancing approach in language newlineeducation. In order to get students more actively involved in learning the themes, it is newlinenecessary to train and support the teaching community in combining compunction and newlinecreativity task-oriented activities with lesson phases. The study recommends its newlineincorporation into instructional practices and curriculum development to better newlineprepare learners with essential 21st-century skills. newlineKey words : Theme Based Learning, Communication Skills, Creative Thinking newline