The effect of creative drama on student achievement in the instruction of some development and learning theories

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of creative drama method on student achievement in the instruction of some development and learning theories. 19 volunteer students from Karadeniz Technical University Fatih Faculty of Education Computer Education and Instructional Technologies (CEIT) Department were participated in the study which took place for 5 weeks in the spring term of the 2009-2010 educational year. Prior to the study an achievement test with determined 0,93 reliability coefficient was applied to the sample. After 15 hours creative drama sessions the students were retested with the same achievement test. Some statistical packages were used to check whether there was significant difference between pre and post achievement test scores. Additionally, the sessions were evaluated with KWL charts filled by the sample before and after each session. Backed with the study result it was determined that creative drama method had significant effect on student achievement. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.