Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4ESN202Drama in Primary School3+0+03411.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general aim of this course is to enable the pre-service teacher to recognize drama, to develop a positive attitude towards it and to use creative drama as a method in any course content at primary school level.
Course Content Definition and meaning of the term drama; psycho-drama, creative drama, educational drama, socio-drama etc. concepts; drama-play relationship; history of drama practices in education; the structure and application stages of drama in education; drama environment and teacher qualifications; evaluation of drama; Developing and applying drama examples, examples suitable for the educational purposes of the field.
Course Methods and Techniques During the instructional process, various methods and techniques such as role-playing, improvisation, group work, discussion, brainstorming, observation, creative storytelling, problem-solving activities, case studies, question-and-answer sessions, project development, and drama will be employed to achieve the course objectives and ensure lasting learning.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Zehra YAŞAR SAĞLIK zehra.ysaglik@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
Çalışkan, N. & Karadağ, E. (2014). Eğitimde drama : Teorik temelleri ve uygulama örnekleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Erdoğan, T. (2018). Drama-Okul öncesinden ilköğretime kuramdan uygulamaya. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
Ömer Adıgüzel (2017). Eğitimde Yaratıcı Drama. Yapı Kredi Yayınları
Çalışkan, N. & Karadağ, E. (2014). Eğitimde Drama. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Calp, Ş., Kalyon Şahin, D., Bulut, P., & Kuşdemir, Y. (2020). İlkokulda Drama Uygulamaları. Ankara: Vizetek Yayınları.(3.Baskı).
Course Notes It is a course that provides theoretical and practical knowledge about creative drama as a method, an area of art education, and aesthetics in line with the general objectives of the drama course in elementary school. The course emphasizes the effectiveness of creative drama in the holistic development of students—mentally, emotionally, and physically—through enactments (using techniques such as improvisation and role-playing). Additionally, it highlights the role of creative drama as a learning and teaching approach, offering students knowledge and skills by engaging them in application examples from various disciplines.
Documents Ders izlencesi, haftalık ders sunumları, drama eğitimine ilişkin temel kaynaklar, bilimsel makaleler, yaratıcı drama etkinlik örnekleri, drama tekniklerine yönelik uygulama materyalleri, örnek drama planları ve ilgili görsel-işitsel materyaller.
Assignments Yaratıcı drama yöntem ve tekniklerine ilişkin araştırma ve inceleme ödevleri, ilkokul düzeyine uygun drama etkinlikleri tasarlama, drama planı hazırlama, bireysel ve grup çalışmaları, doğaçlama ve rol oynama uygulamaları ile örnek drama etkinliklerinin sunulması.
Exams Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavı kapsamında dramanın temel kavramları, yaratıcı dramanın aşamaları, yöntem ve teknikleri ile ilkokulda drama uygulamalarına ilişkin teorik bilgilerin ve drama etkinliği planlama ve uygulama becerilerinin yazılı ve uygulamalı değerlendirilmesi.

Course Category
Education %100

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
Assignment 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 14 2 28
Assignments 5 2 10
Presentation 3 4 12
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Practice 7 3 21
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Have knowledge of the main basic concepts and terms related to drama such as drama, dramatization, dramatic game, dramatic situation.
2 Gain knowledge about the purposes, components, benefits, types, historical development, structure and features of drama.
3 Expresses the similarities and differences between drama and play.
4 Recognizes the importance of drama's impact on children's development.
5 Gains the ability to create and implement a lesson plan using the drama method.
6 Gains the professional skills to act comfortably in front of a group with self-confidence.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course Reviewing the course syllabus Course Syllabus
2 Basic Concepts Related to Drama Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 8-13) ve Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 35-62) and answering the study questions Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
3 Definition of Drama Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 2-8; 14-18) ve Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 72-125) and answering the study questions Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
4 Historical Development and Pioneers of Drama Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 19-30) ve Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 173-217; pp. 224-261) and answering the study questions Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
5 The Effects of Drama in Education on Child Development Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 33-48) and answering the study questions Çalışkan, N., & Karadağ, E. (2014). Drama in education [in Turkish]. Anı Publishing. Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
6 The Relationship Between Play and Drama in Education Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 51-67) and answering the study questions Çalışkan, N., & Karadağ, E. (2014). Drama in education [in Turkish]. Anı Publishing. Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
7 Stages of Drama in Education-Techniques Used in Educational Drama Activities Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 69-80) ve Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 134-139) and answering the study questions Çalışkan, N., & Karadağ, E. (2014). Drama in education [in Turkish]. Anı Publishing. Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
8 Midterm Examination Reviewing the topics of weeks 1-7 Readings of weeks 1-7
9 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Reading Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 115-138) ve Adıgüzel, Ö. (pp. 355-424) and answering the study questions; forming groups and selecting the lesson plan topic Çalışkan, N., & Karadağ, E. (2014). Drama in education [in Turkish]. Anı Publishing. Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık.
10 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Adıgüzel, Ö. (2018). Eğitimde yaratıcı drama. İstanbul: YKY Yayıncılık. Aktaş Arnas, Y., & Adıgüzel, Ö. (2020). Erken çocukluk eğitiminde drama. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Çalışkan, N. & Karadağ, E. (2014). Eğitimde drama : Teorik temelleri ve uygulama örnekleri. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Erdoğan, T. (2018). Drama-Okul öncesinden ilköğretime kuramdan uygulamaya. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
11 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Drama lesson plans prepared by the student groups
12 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Drama lesson plans prepared by the student groups
13 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Drama lesson plans prepared by the student groups
14 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Drama lesson plans prepared by the student groups
15 Developing, Implementing, Discussing and Presenting Lesson Plans Using the Drama Method Preparing the group lesson plan (including the warm-up/preparation, enactment and evaluation stages) and preparing for the presentation Drama lesson plans prepared by the student groups

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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All 3 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 2
C1 2 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2
C3 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
C4 3 5 2 3 1 3 1 2 4 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 1 1 1 3
C5 5 3 2 3 1 5 1 2 5 5 4 2 4 4 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 1 2 2
C6 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 5 4 3 4 5 5 4 2 2 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant