ED 230

Course Code & Number

ED 230

Course Title

Drama in Education

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Basic concepts of drama and creative drama (drama, creativeness, creative drama, play and theatre pedagogy, communication-interaction, role playing, improvisation, action, dramatic play, child theatre, puppet, pantomime etc.). Steps, dimensions and components of creative drama. Role playing and improvisation. History of creative drama. The relationship between social events and creative drama. Application steps of drama in education. Sources to be used in drama in education. Preparation and application of creative drama lesson plan. Contribution of drama to individual and social development.

Course Objectives

This course in general aims at providing information regarding the use of drama for educational purposes. Accordingly, the course aims at explaining how to implement creative drama practices in education by following certain steps.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. summarize basic concepts of drama and creative drama,
2. explain steps, dimensions and components of creative drama,
3. prepare role play and improvisation,
4. explain history of creative drama,
5. exemplify the relationship between social events and creative drama,
6. exemplify application steps of drama in education,
7. prepare creative drama lesson plans by using appropriate steps.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Tolga Erdoğan