Effects of drama method on speaking anxieties of pre-service teachers and their opinions about the method

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of the drama method on speaking anxieties of pre-service teachers and their opinions about the method. In the study, mixed method including experimental design, quantitative, and basic qualitative research was used. The study was carried out with 77 first grade students from day-time and evening education programs at Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University. Speaking Anxiety Scale (SAS), developed by Sevim, was used to collect the data of the study. Paired and Independent Samples t-tests were used for the analysis of the research data. The results of the study revealed that the drama method was more effective for students than the activities carried out according to the present curriculum to control their speaking anxieties.   Key words: Drama method, pre-service teachers, speaking anxiety, effects of drama method.