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

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

Train adventures

Creative Class Drama
Kindergarten to Year 2
Develop expressive skills through familiar characters and movement

Acting like animals!

Creative Class Drama
Years 3 and 4 drama

Explore characterisation through animals.

Making mini paper puppets

Art Bites Drama
With
Genevieve De Souza
Primary and lower secondary drama

How to make a mini paper puppet and 'breathe' life into it by adding movement.

Spectacular Schools – Inspired

Creative Resource Dance Drama Literature and language arts Music Visual arts
Celebrate the creativity and resilience of staff and students by joining us in this digital showcase of NSW public school achievements.
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Related local arts programs

Forster

Shine On

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
A combined festival that aims to develop and showcase the creative and performing talents of students and staff from across the Great Lakes Learning Community.
Bankstown

In the Spotlight Play Day

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Preschool to Year 6
An outreach drama program providing schools with an opportunity to authentically engage in playbuilding a drama piece with an experienced drama tutor.
Albury

Riverina Weeping Candle Theatresports Cup

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Years 7 to 12
A theatresports skills development workshop and competition led by experienced improvisation coaches.
Deniliquin

Aspire Me Drama

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Year 5 and 6
A workshop program for students with an interest in drama where they will experience a variety of drama activities delivered by expert tutors.
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