Issue 2: March 2010
We are running two specialised courses in May 2010.
Be in quick to secure your place.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010 :: Pretending to Learn
We are offering a workshop in the Mantle of the Expert approach to teaching in and through drama. This
approach is encouraged by Dorothy Heathcote and is a powerful way of authentically integrating learning across the curriculum, and is inquiry based. This workshop will be practical arming teachers with a planning process to take back to classrooms
Download Pretending to Learn flier and registration form
Thursday, 6 May 2010 :: Learning in Action - EOTC and Drama
This workshop focses on inquiry learning through drama in EOTC. Considering the new curriculum and the focus come and experience a dynamic and motivating learning experience. Come away with:
- A motivating model of inquiry learning
- A unit of drama planned, experienced and ready to go (also a model that might be applied to another context)
- A chance for an EOTC learning experience in a setting that enhances learning and provides authentic artifacts to inspire and motivate
- Professional Development in learning in and through drama
- Integrated curriculum in a meaningful way.
Download Learning in Action - EOTC and Drama flier and registration form
Issue 1: February 2009
Welcome to the first DRAMAWORKZ newsletter for 2009
It is our intention to provide this newsletter FREE to drama teachers throughout the country. The newsletter will be published when there is news to be had. If you know someone who might like to receive it please feel free to refer them to this site to register.
I am currently available for work in schools. Contact me at for further information, costs etc by
The subject of this first newsletter is to publicise an excellent drama professional development opportunity. Dr Peter O'Connor is coming to Dunedin early in 2009 - click here for the flier about this exciting opportunity.
Peter was previously the National Facilitator for Drama and is known throughout the Drama in Education field internationally. This is a great opportunity to get first class professional development, and a new classroom resource.
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