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The purpose of this paper is to consider the use of the forum theatre as a method for reflecting upon practices of early childhood care and education. Augusto Boal developed the forum theatre, which is a method of discussion through acting in a drama. The author implemented the forum theatre methodology using drama workshops in two day-care centers. Using this forum theatre, participants were able to discuss issues in more concrete ways, to think through their own situations more clearly, and to experience their trials and errors in the process of acting. The result reveals that the forum theatre is very effective in helping participants reflect more deeply on their own circumstances and childcare practices.
