SCHOOL DRAMA™ CLASSIC – PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Learn how drama in the English classroom supports students to become confident communicators, critical and imaginative thinkers, and informed and active participants in their learning.
You’ll complete School Drama with a toolkit of practical, creative strategies for use in your English and literacy teaching, a seven-week lesson plan tailored to you and your students, and access to digital resources to support your ongoing learning.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
- Learn from the experts, connect with the research: 4 hours of interactive learning with STC and The University of Sydney
- Meet your mentor, select quality children's literature to explore: 2 x planning meetings with your Teaching Artist
- One–on–one mentoring in your classroom: 7 x drama and literacy workshops in your regular class time (no RFF needed!)
- Sustainable impact: Resources, skills and confidence to continue using creative approaches in literacy teaching
SCHOOL DRAMA IMPACT
- 91% of students found it easier to write after School Drama
- 78% of students said they learn better when they use drama in the classroom
- 91% of students agree they felt more engaged in school after participating in School Drama
- 85% of students said School Drama helped them see different perspectives
- Student grades lifted 3.1 marks for male identifying students over a 7 week teaching period
- Student grades lifted 1.9 marks for female-identifying students over a 7 week teaching period
BENEFITS FOR YOU
- Learn how to integrate drama into your regular teaching practice
- One-on-one mentoring in your own classroom
- A wide range of drama strategies to employ across the curriculum
- Eight and a half hours of accredited learning
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
- Increased student academic achievement in literacy and English
- Improved student confidence
- Increased student engagement and motivation
- Significant improvements in class collaboration
THE INVESTMENT
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Register your school’s interest by filling in our Expression of Interest form.
If you’re interested in other ways to deliver School Drama in your school context, please email [email protected].
Completing School Drama Classic will contribute 8 hours 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning addressing standard descriptors 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.5.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
