Evaluation of "Drama in Education" courses in Amasya [Amasya'daki "E?itimde Drama" kurslarinin de?erlendirilmesi]

Abstract

In-service education is a training process that is an advantage for teachers' professional development. Drama is a teaching method that provides students an active engagement advantage to learning process. In this study, it was presented the reflections of The Drama in Education Courses organized in Amasya for teachers. Totally 120 teachers participated these courses. One course period lasted 20 hours. In this study, case study research methodology was used and qualitative data were gathered. Data were collected interview, observation and document analysis techniques. Findings show that teachers liked course mostly and learnt useful knowledge and skills about drama. Teachers said that the in-service course was both instructive and entertaining experience for them. The course encouraged teachers about use of the drama in their lessons.