Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4EEC208Drama in Early Childhood Education3+0+03402.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general purpose of this course is to develop teachers `  skills in understanding the purpose of drama, its principles of application, the properties of the medium and materials in drama, and transforming it into experience by applying it, and preparing activity plans for children based on the information they have obtained.
Course Content Within the scope of the course, the definition of drama, its history, importance, purposes, types of drama, the relationship of drama with other branches of art, the differences between drama and theater, the techniques used in drama (pantomime, role playing, dramatization, improvisation, photography, narrative, story, poetry, nursery rhyme). creation, etc.), the role of the teacher in drama, participants in drama, drama stages, preparation of the educational environment in drama, implementation and evaluation will be discussed.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will begin with a drama practice under the leadership of the faculty member. The content will be discussed following the prepared application, which focuses on the content to be covered that day. During this process, you are all expected to actively participate in the drama activity and maintain the activity in harmony with the group and the leader. When you come to class, bring clean shoes and wear comfortable clothes.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Yaşare Aktaş Arnas https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/yasare-aktas-arnas/ yasare.aktas@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Creative Drama in Education. Yapı Kredi Publications.
Yaşare Aktaş Arnas and Ömer Adıgüzel (2020). *Drama in Early Childhood Education*. Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes Dear students, this course is conducted in a drama workshop for three hours a week, with hands-on drama activities every week. The course notes consist of weekly practices on drama work focusing on group cohesion, communication, interaction and harmony, and on the basic drama techniques used in early childhood (improvisation, role-play, dramatization, pantomime, etc.). Each student records the activities carried out in class in detail in a method notebook and brings it to the following class for review. Weekly theoretical readings are based on the relevant chapters of the course book and the study questions in the syllabus: basic concepts of drama, the historical development of drama in education, the effects of drama on child development, the relationship between play and drama, the stages of drama, drama techniques, and the planning and evaluation of drama activities. The instructor’s presentations and additional readings are shared with the class through the course representatives.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Assignments 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Demonstrates knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of drama.
2 Demonstrates knowledge of drama techniques appropriate for preschool-aged children.
3 Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of drama practices in education.
4 Understands the stages of drama.
5 Develops and implements drama activities appropriate for preschool children.
6 Develops teamwork and collaboration skills.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction This week, the aim of the course, learning outcomes, expectations from students, instructional materials, attendance requirements, teaching methods and techniques, and assessment criteria will be reviewed. A brief introduction to the topic of the second week will also be provided. Syllabus
2 Drama activities focusing on group cohesion, communication, interaction, and adaptation. Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
3 Drama Activities Focusing on Group Cohesion, Communication, Interaction, and Adaptation II Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
4 Drama Activities Focusing on Group Cohesion, Communication, Interaction, and Adaptation III Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
5 Drama Activities Focusing on Group Cohesion, Communication, Interaction, and Adaptation IV Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
6 Drama Activities Focusing on Group Cohesion, Communication, Interaction, and Adaptation V Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
7 Drama Activities Focusing on Group Cohesion, Communication, Interaction, and Adaptation VI
8 Drama Practice Using Basic Drama Techniques Applied in Preschool Education I Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
9 Midterm Exam
10 Drama Practice Using Basic Drama Techniques Applied in Preschool Education II
11 Drama Practice Using Basic Drama Techniques Applied in Preschool Education III Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
12 Drama Practice Using Basic Drama Techniques Applied in Preschool Education IV Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
13 Drama Practice Using Basic Drama Techniques Applied in Preschool Education V Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
14 Planning drama activities in early childhood education and evaluating student practices. Yaşare Aktaş Arnas Ve Ömer Adıgüzel(2020). Erken Çocukluk Eğitiminde Drama. Pegem Akademi Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
15 Planning drama activities in early childhood education and evaluating student practices.

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant