Comparative Analysis of Drama Courses in the International Baccalaureate Program and the MEB Program
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Baccalaureate Program, program development, creative dramaAbstract
This study aims to examine the basic philosophies, implementation processes and evaluation methods of these two programs by comparing the drama courses in the programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the Ministry of National Education of Turkey (MEB).In the context of the impact of globalization on education, drama lessons are considered as an important educational tool that raises both artistic and cultural awareness. In the study, the skills provided by the two programs to students through drama education were compared and the effects of these courses on education systems were analyzed. Comparative research method and qualitative research design were used in the research. The data were collected by examining the drama curricula and related documents of IBO and MEB. In this study, which was conducted with the document analysis technique, the philosophical foundations, course duration, application processes and assessment-evaluation methods of the drama courses of both programs were analyzed in depth. The data were evaluated by descriptive analysis method and the strengths and weaknesses of both programs were revealed comparatively.
The research findings show that the IBO Drama Program aims to enable students to gain creative thinking, critical perspective and global awareness. The program adopts a student-centered pedagogical model while offering students a comprehensive drama education with an interdisciplinary approach. MEB Drama Program emphasizes local cultural values, national identity development and social responsibility awareness. The MEB program aims to improve students' ability to address societal issues with a more structured and traditional approach.
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