Abstract:
Objectives : The purpose of this research is to examine the method of Dramatized Media currently used in the secondary education, including its benefits, results as well as its directions. Methodology: This research consisted of two phases. The first was a careful investigation into the use of Dramatized Media. The second was data collection. All the data were gathered from 144 questionnaires filled out by the teachers in the secondary level in Bangkok. These data were then tabulated in percentage for the sake of conclusion and proposition. Results: The results of the research can be concluded in altogether two ways as follows : The method of Dramatized Media can be used as I. a complementary activity in learning, II. a curriculum-supporting activity. It was found that the Dramatized Media is of great value to manage the learning experience relevant to the reality in the utmost sense. Besides, this method gives students an opportunity to be both participants and observers. Of all the teachers, 59.01% are of the opinion that the Dramatized Media is quite useful. On the good side of this method, the teachers point out that the students dare to express their opinions and have more self-confidence. It also enhances the efficiency of the teaching-learning process. But on the opposite side, most teachers point out that it consumes a lot of time in arranging and managing the stage. This consequently slackens the teaching as well. Futhermore, most teachers still lacks this knowledge, so it does not gain much popularity as expected. Upon the suitability of Dramatized Media, there is a unanimous resolution that it should be sporadically used with a view to changing the learning atmosphere as the prime importance. In deciding which type of Dramatized Media is suitable, it is susceptible to syllabuses of each curriculum as well as to the readiness of both teachers and students. Propositions: I. Teachers should select and adjust this media to matching the learning experience of students. It should also come to terms with the time, purpose and capability of students, including the readiness of both teachers and students. 2. School administrators should provide the place and equipment for the stage on account of the efficiency of this media. 3. Any offices or institutions concerned with this media should hold conferences or symposium for the secondary teachers to enhance their skills and broaden their experience. 4. Government offices or institutions as well as the mass media should render more than before the informative shows or programs for this level. 5. Schools should manage curriculum-supporting activities in terms of a club with the emphasis on drama to a greater degree. 6. Those who are responsible for drafting curriculum should insert drama for secondary school as a selective subject to this level.