Creative drama as an educational method and John Somers approach

This study examines Somers' technique of compound stimulus which contributes creative drama in education and drama itself. The study is a descriptive research designed as survey method. The data is obtained through "document analaysis" and semi-structured questionnaire forms in a way to present Sommers approach. The references of the research puth forth drama as a teaching method of experiential learning which can be applied at any education institution. It is observed that Somers' stimulus compounding technique can help the individuals to fictionalize, to discover, to reshape and comunicate during learning process.It has been presented that, drama works using compound stimulus are also the basis for "collective creation in theathre" by an application example. In conclusion, creative drama and Somers' approach of drama can be used as a method for consistent learning in education. Hereby it is recommended that it can be used as a learning method at all classes. Key Words: Methot, Creative Drama, John Somers, Compound Stimulus ,