The use of creative drama method in the teaching of values of gifted children: the case of justice value

Abstract

This research was carried out to test the creative drama method in values education for gifted students. the study group consists of 8 students attending the 3rd grade in a science and art center located in the Eastern Black Sea Region. the research is restricted to educational practices planned with creative drama for 10 hours across 5 weeks for teaching the idea of justice to gifted students. Changes in the students' perceived value of justice after the implementation were measured using various qualitative measurement tools, and the obtained data were subjected to content analysis and descriptive analysis. As a result, it was found out that misconceptions of the gifted students decreased and they were able to explain the concept of justice with concrete examples.