Evaluation of creative drama leadership course program with CIPP model

2024-7
Kılıç, Nilay
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Creative Drama Leadership Course Program which is aimed to train creative drama leaders who can work in governmental and non-governmental institutions in Türkiye. The program is evaluated according to its implementation in Contemporary Drama Association. The CIPP (context, input, process, product) model was utilized for evaluating the program effectiveness. Mixed-method approach was implemented. Quantitative data were collected from 168 drama leaders and leader candidates who completed at least five stages in the program. A questionnaire that was created by the researcher was implemented to collect data. Descriptive statistics were calculated in SPSS 24 program for the analysis of quantitative data. Qualitative were collected from eight instructors who gave education in CDA through semi-structured interviews. 14 themes and their codes were organized in MAXQDA program. The findings for context dimension show that program may be improved in terms of adding implementations consistent with 21st century needs. The quality of the physical environment may be developed by making them more suitable for creative drama ateliers in terms of lighting, decoration, and materials according to the findings in input dimension. The findings in process dimension show that the strategies for the improvement of skills and knowledge of leader candidates should be developed. The findings in product dimension show that program has positive outcomes in the development of leadership skills. The study is limited by the case of Contemporary Drama Association. Implementing a detailed need analysis is suggested for the further research.
Citation Formats
N. Kılıç, “Evaluation of creative drama leadership course program with CIPP model,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2024.