Drama and Professional Development

These series of workshops explore the use of Applied Theatre approaches used in personal and professional development. The workshops are adapted from techniques used in Forum Theatre devised b y the Brazilian dramatist Augusto Boal.

Participants will learn the methodology and practice the techniques so after the programme they can apply these methods in their own contexts. The workshops are structured on tried and proven methodology used for training in a range of contexts including businesses, community settings, care homes, hospitals and institutions focusing on personal and professional development.

This innovative methodology is participant centered (the issues are real concerns and challenges), while providing a safe space to frame the reflections and discussions. The methodology generates multi-voiced, multi-perspectival dialogue and is focused on finding solutions to real problems and inspiring action and change.

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This is an introductory internship into Teaching Performing Arts which requires no previous teaching experience. On completion of the internship, you will receive a certificate issued by ITI. The course is an excellent preparation for people interested in teaching the basics of musical theatre: singing, dance and acting.

The internship is people who...

• wish to learn more about the teaching of performing arts to children

• have been teaching an aspect of performing arts in an unqualified capacity

• are established teachers who are wishing to revitalize their skills in the teaching of performing arts

• want to teach more creatively

The internship aims to develop the ability to make balanced judgments, backed by sound reasoning, on a variety of teaching styles. Demonstrate effective approaches to teaching singing, dance and acting, and raise awareness of current relevant issues connected with the role of performing arts teachers.

The internship includes: observation of experienced teachers in which you will observe teaching techniques and activities and how these can be applied in the classroom presented by experienced teachers from a variety of contexts. Teaching Practice in which you will get the chance to practise some of the things you learn on the course by teaching a live class. Feedback sessions in which you reflect on and evaluate your progress. Lesson planning in which you prepare lessons with colleagues

Saturday mornings 9.30 – 12.30