Teacher opportunities and development

Teachers

Professional development opportunities for drama teachers as well as extensive online resources, e-Learning modules and events, catering for teachers with a wide variety of experience from beginner to advanced.

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teacher workshop

Freeing the teacher's voice

As teachers we use our voice every day to communicate and we are placing strain on it constantly. This course will give you practical strategies to use your voice effectively and protect it for your daily use and beyond.  

Date: Friday 27 May 2022 (Term 2 Week 4)
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm 
Venue: The Arts Unit, Lewisham

To apply complete the online workshop application form.

Drama tutors

There are a number of opportunities for interested public school teachers in NSW to join our drama program. Please visit the following programs for more information

Useful drama teacher resources

Enquiries

The Drama team
The Arts Unit
Email
drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
02 8512 1175
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Programs

Freeing the teacher's voice

Drama
Teachers
A one day professional learning course aimed at developing the teachers voice to maximise enjoyment and engagement. The program is open to teachers from both NSW public and non-government schools.

Drama Teacher Mentor Program

Drama
Drama teachers
Professional learning opportunities for teachers with a passion for being involved in drama events such as festivals and camps.

Puppetry For Drama Teachers

Drama
Drama teachers
This popular professional development workshop is offered by The Arts Unit in partnership with Drama NSW. Online resources exploring puppetry are available on demand in our digital library.
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Related digital resources

Mime and machine

Creative Class Drama
Years 5 and 6 drama

Develop skills in mime and physical theatre.

Let's act out

Creative Class Drama
Years 10 and 11 drama

Develop skills in acting and characterisation through approaches to monologue.

Voice and accents – Part 1

Creative Class Drama
Years 7 to 10 drama

Speak up! Breathing exercises and tongue twisting challenges

Approaches to monologue

Creative Resource Drama
Secondary drama

Useful steps to developing a monologue for performance.
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Related local arts programs

Lennox Head

North Coast Creative Arts Camp

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 5 to 12
This 5 day camp provides students with the opportunity to extend their skills and knowledge in creative arts offering quality extension activities that are not usually available in the classroom.
Penrith

LightsUP Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
A festival showcasing school drama pieces providing the opportunity for students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating dramatic works.
Newcastle

Star Struck

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
An exciting arena event that promotes excellence in arts education and provides valuable performance and learning opportunities for students in the arts.
Albury

Riverina Senior Drama Study Day

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Year 11 and 12 drama students and their teachers
Workshop day focusing on maximising HSC drama outcomes by understanding requirements of the projects, marking guidelines and development of practical work.
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