The Effects of Creative Drama on Achievement and Motivation Levels of the 7th Graders in English Language Classes

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Title: The Effects of Creative Drama on Achievement and Motivation Levels of the 7th Graders in English Language Classes
Language: English
Authors: Kadan, Ömer Faruk (ORCID 0000-0001-5187-3694)
Source: Participatory Educational Research. Aug 2021 8(3):88-104.
Availability: Participatory Education Research. Amasya University, Technology Faculty, Yagmurkoy Orad, Amasya 05100, Turkey. Web site: https://www.perjournal.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 7
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Dramatics, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Grade 7, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Pretests Posttests
Geographic Terms: Turkey
ISSN: 2148-6123
Abstract: The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of creative drama method on the 7th graders' achievement and motivation towards English language course. The study was in quasi-experimental pattern model with pretest and posttest control group. It was conducted with seventy 7th grade students, 36 of whom were assigned as the experimental group and 34 of whom were assigned as the control group. Three units - "Tourist Attractions", "Our Natural Heritage" and "Computers" - were taught during a six-week period in the experimental group by using a book developed by the researcher, while the same units were taught by using the usual course book in the control group. "English Course Achievement Test" and "Motivation Scale" were conducted in both groups preceding and following the intervention. "Student Interview Form about the Implementation of Creative Drama Method" was conducted with the experimental group to get the students' opinions on the method following the intervention. It was found that the students' achievement test scores improved in both groups, and this improvement was higher in the experimental group. However, the difference was not significant. On the other hand, there was a statistically significant difference between average motivation scores of the two groups in favor of the experimental group, and this was supported by student interview forms.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1290595
Database: ERIC
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