School Drama
In partnership with The University of Sydney, Sydney Theatre Company’s School Drama program is entering its fourth year.
School Drama is a teacher professional learning program that takes place as a partnership between an STC Teaching Artist and the classroom teacher over a term. School Drama strategies can be integrated into any area of literacy from K – 6. Examples may include narrative writing, speaking and listening and/or student engagement.
School Drama begins with a teacher professional development workshop then through planning sessions a tailored teaching program is developed to meet each class’ individual learning aspirations. The artist then comes to the school weekly and team-teaches the program with the teacher, modeling the drama-based strategies empowering them to carry these ideas into their regular teaching practice.
STC Ed and The University of Sydney are resolute in our commitment to create a drama-based program that increases teachers’ confidence an capacity in the Arts, which in turn, improve literacy outcomes in primary students. Ongoing research and evaluation of School Drama has shown it is a tremendous opportunity for teachers at any stage of their careers.
We are currently taking Expressions of Interest from schools for 2012. Please download, complete and submit the form below.
For further information on School Drama please contact Helen Hristofski, Education Manager on 02 9250 1726 or email hhristofski@sydneytheatre.com.au.
