The power of creative drama: integrating playful learning approaches in teacher education

This research focuses on the use of creative drama as a tool to create an engaging and positive learning environment that improves social relationships and helps knowledge acquisition. The study explores preservice teachers’ comprehension, teaching methods, professional development experiences, and attitudes toward play and creative drama. Throughout 15 weeks, twelve preservice teachers participated in the Creative Drama Module. The data sources included interviews, weekly reflections on the drama module, teaching practices, the researcher's journal, and documents. The results indicate that the Module enhances preservice teachers’ confidence, abilities, and expertise in incorporating creative drama activities into their lessons.