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

The Human Experience

Creative Resource Drama
Performed by the NSW Public Schools Senior Drama Ensemble 2021 this piece explores various stages of the human experience.

Filmmaking

Art Bites Drama Film
Drama – Primary to lower secondary

A practical guide to using filmmaking technology to tell your story.

Stories in the dark

Creative Class Drama
Years 7 and 8 drama

Create and record an original radio play

I like to move it, move it!

Creative Class Drama
Years 7 to 10 drama

Engage the body to tell stories and entertain audiences.
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Related local arts programs

Sydney Olympic Park

Pulse Alive

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Literature and language arts Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
This large-scale performing arts event provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Preschool to Year 12 drama
Showcases the skills and talents of students and teachers in creating and performing drama. The festival demands of students a higher degree of focus, commitment and performance.
Bega

SCLC Performing Arts Festival

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival aims to combine, develop and showcase the creative and performing arts talents of students and staff across the Sapphire Coast Learning Community in this performance extravaganza.
Bathurst

Bathurst Small Schools CAPA Festival

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 6
A biennial celebration of dance, music, drama and visual arts where students work collaboratively with other small schools to perform a concert in a professional venue.
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