Drama in Education as one of the Opportunities of Cross-Cultural Pedagogy
Drama Research: International Journal of Drama in Education, no.8, pp.1-19, 2017 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Publication Date: 2017
- Journal Name: Drama Research: International Journal of Drama in Education
- Page Numbers: pp.1-19
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In a world deeply affected by globalisation, negotiating effectively across cultural diversities has vital and increasing importance. As individuals and groups we have different physical, psychological, social or cultural characteristics. In addition to the ones that we acquire innately some other differences are the expression of what socio-economic, cultural, technological or political changes may be happening. Accordingly, it can be claimed that the society we live in today is formed by these differences. Education in a sense perceives changes and differences not as a problem but a source of richness and this point of view is sine qua non of our changing times. Drama in education, both as an approach and an effective method, has an utmost importance for cross-cultural education, which can raise awareness on our differences, and is one of the major elements that help us enrich our capability of living together in a given society. The present study aims to emphasise the very place and importance of drama in education with cross-cultural references within the concept of our differences in relevant societies.