Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EDS408

EDUCATIONAL DRAMA

Course Code
EDS408
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Think creatively.
  2. Look at the problems in different ways.
  3. Express themselves better in verbal or non-verbal ways.
  4. Self-confidence increases.
  5. Can empathize.
  6. Gain skills in team works.
  7. Be open to cooperation.
  8. Use theater techniques in education.
  9. Applies drama techniques in education.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBasic concepts of drama and creative drama (drama, creativity, creative drama, game and theatre pedagogy, communication-interaction, role playing, improvisation, action, dramatic play, child theatre, puppet, pantomime etc); stages of creative drama, dimensions and components, role playing and improvisation; history of creative drama; social events and relation with creative drama, stages of drama in educational practices, sources to be used in creative drama; development and application of creative drama program; effects of drama on personal and social development.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and importance of drama in education
2nd Week History of drama in education and applications
3rd Week Basic principles of drama in education
4th Week Why drama in education
5th Week Preparation of drama syllabus
6th Week Techniques and approaches Planning of drama lecture
7th Week Use of stimulus in drama
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Warm-ups
10th Week Concentration
11th Week Coordination
12th Week Confidence
13th Week Five-senses -observation
14th Week Interaction within a group-Creativism and Improvision
15th Week Interaction within a group-Creativism and Improvision
Recommended or Required ReadingÖztürk, A. (2005). Çocukta Yaratıcılık ve Drama. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi.
Redington, C. (1983). Can Theatre Teach. Pergamon Prss Ltd.
Mc Caslin, N. (1990). Creative Drama in the Classroom. Longman Ltd.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 2 30
Other 1 40
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 12 24
Presentation (including preperation)
Lesson Plan Development 1 10 10
Activity Development 2 10 20
Performance Practice 14 2 28
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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