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“…when teachers are inspired
and supported to develop the
classroom teaching and interpersonal skills needed for effective drama,
they
also transform the quality of life in the school…”
– Rachel
Dickinson/Jonothan Neelands
At the heart of all
professional development in education is a commitment to improve the
quality of
learning and teaching in schools. Training that is tailored to the
individual
needs of the teacher, department or school is far more likely to have
sustainable impact than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Here are some of the ways in
which Peter has supported professional development in schools. To
consider what
is most appropriate for you, your department or your school, start with
the
question:
“What
do we want drama to
do for us?”
Demonstrating Techniques
and Strategies
Are there particular drama
techniques that you have heard of but are unsure how they work in
practice? If
so, Peter will lead a practical drama session with a target class to
demonstrate these. This provides the opportunity for focused
observation and
feedback.
Whole School
Inset Events
If you are looking for a
whole school approach to using drama, then Peter can lead a practical
training
event to exemplify the impact of drama methodology on learning. By
experiencing
the learning process, teachers will not only understand the
underpinning
pedagogy, but will also extend their own teaching repertoire
significantly.
Working with Focus Teachers
Focus teachers can be
identified to receive more intense and sustained in-school training.
This
involves collaborative planning, team teaching and reflective
evaluation
between Peter and the focus teachers. The focus teachers can then share
good
practice within their school through peer observation and staff
meetings.
Coaching
By building a relationship
of trust and confidence, Peter enables teachers to build on their
strengths and
encourages them to take risks. Through this process, teachers adopt a
solutions-focused approach to maximising their potential.
Sustained Support
The most effective
professional development is achieved through a sustained relationship
between
Peter and the teacher/school/department with whom he is working. This
can be
realised through a series of visits with ‘gap tasks’.
Peter is happy to
collaborate with schools in planning bespoke training models that
ensure the
maximum long-term impact of his expertise.
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