Description

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This new course, part of our ‘Guide for Early Career Teachers’ range is designed for new Drama teachers, focusing on essential teaching methods, fostering creativity, inclusive practices, assessment techniques, and exam-level preparation for GCSE and A-Level drama.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Learn essential drama teaching methods.
• Foster creativity and expression in students.
• Explore inclusive practices in drama education.
• Gain strategies for exam-level teaching and assessment.

PROGRAMME

10.00am: Introduction and Objectives

Student Recruitment

10.30am

• Key Stage 3: curricula to attract and retain students
• Engaging interest in theatre written work at GCSE
• Engaging interest in practical work at GCSE
• Stretch and challenge without intimidation
• Developing the department as a physical space
• Beyond the classroom and the curriculum: educational visits and trips
• Promotion and advertisement using traditional and new media

10.15am: Essentials of Drama Education

• Key concepts and methods in drama teaching
• Structuring engaging drama lessons

Break

11.15am

11.30am: Encouraging Creativity and Expression

• Techniques for fostering student creativity
• Managing and directing student performances

Lunch

12.30pm

1.15pm: Inclusive Practices in Drama

• Ensuring inclusivity in drama activities
• Supporting students with diverse needs

Break

2.15pm

2.30pm: Assessment and Feedback

• Evaluating drama performances
• Providing effective feedback to enhance student skills

3.00pm: Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level

• Preparing students for drama exams
• Effective exam techniques and practice

Depart

3.40pm