Information Package / Course Catalogue
Creative Drama
Course Code: ÇGP205
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

In this course; The aim of the course is to develop the skills of using and applying drama as a method in preschool period and to support them with other methods and technicians. This course covers activities that can be planned by using drama in the education of normal and different developing children.

Course Content

A. DRAMA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 1. Definition and importance 2. Place in child development a) Cognitive Development b) Language Development c) Social Emotional Development d) Psycho-Motor Development e) Personality Development f) Aesthetic Ability g) Self-Care Skills 3. Educational environment in drama activities a. Drama in the museum b. Drama in parks c. Drama in libraries 4. Educational materials used in drama activities a. Puppets b. Masks c. Headings d. Rhythm tools B. Role of educator in drama activities in preschool education 1. Field knowledge 2. Game knowledge 3. Supporting creativity 4. Communication skills 5. Planning 6. Acceptance 7. Rejection 8. Observation 9. Qualifications of directives C. Drama in preschool education 1. Evaluating the child 2. Evaluating the effectiveness 3. Teacher's self-evaluation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gökçen AKBABAOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the basic concepts of creative drama
2.Comprehend the connection between education and creative drama method
3.Design lesson plan with creative drama method
4.Will be able to apply lesson plan with creative drama method
5.Explain the benefits of drama to child development
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Creative Drama in Education
2.From Theory to Practice From Dramatic Activities to Drama in Preschool Education
3.Creative Drama in Education,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, definition of drama, its history and relationship with child's development areas
Week 2 - Theoretical
Techniques in Drama
Week 3 - Theoretical
Drama and Art Education
Week 4 - Practice
Drama Planning and Application
Week 5 - Theoretical
Drama in Special Education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Drama and Dramatic Activities in Preschool
Week 7 - Practice
Drama and Dramatic Activities in Preschool
Week 8 - Theoretical
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Week 11 - Practice
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Week 12 - Practice
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Week 13 - Practice
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Creating a lesson plan with creative drama method, application and discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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5
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5
5
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5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026