Effects of From Theater (Drama Technique) On Adolescence’ Johari Awareness Window

Abstract

Effectiveness of Forum Theater model which is one of drama technique on Johari Awareness window of adolescence examined in the following study. Designed as an experimental the study was done with elementary education students in Sinop. Experimental group which is consisting of 34 students and control group which is consist of 32 students attending Sail Club in Sinop. The experimental group attended six weeks one and half hours each session. The group process was examined and forum theatre forming on approach to inner group relations as an alternative was introduced. Volunteer, educated and experienced five fourth class university students had drama courses played scenario being created by them and depending on real life stories with drama technique the Forum Theater model to the students in the participated as group leader in six sessions. At the end of the collecting data, the students pointed out that personal problem solving model in which they can discuss the problems about self disclose, making new friends, against to bulling and family relations the forum theater is very valuable and useful technique. There is significant difference between experimental group and control group in Johari awareness window points. Students claimed that that forum theatre was active and the subjects were effective for the students as it provided the participation of the students in all age and that there were no students dealing with these subjects. As a result of it was found out that the model depending on interpersonal conflicts solution, finding common solution models were more effective. In this period apart from the in adequate model understanding, group atmosphere in which the students can express themselves easily and alternative methods being more democratic, constructive and solution oriented must be tried by professions such as teachers, counselors and social workers