Investigation of Peter Slade's apprehension of drama in the field of creative drama

This study was aimed to investigate Peter Slade's apprehension of drama in the field of creative drama. In the study qualitative research design case study was used, data was gathered in the technique of document analysis and analyzed using descriptive analyses. Slade's biography, principles, gerneral aims, characteristics of play, participants, teachers, place and materials used and how he handles drama were examined. The findings of this study shows that Peter Slade's drama apprehension based on plays which aimed the happiness and balance of individuals and indivuduals could only achieve to be happy and balanced by playing. Key Words: Child drama, creative drama, Peter Slade,