Drama
I still give practical lectures to trainee teachers at the Faculty of Education in Cambridge, and prior to my retirement I ran relaxed, non-threatening drama Inset sessions in schools for both staff who loved drama and staff who dreaded it, offering a balance of practical ideas and exploring the reasons behind them. I see drama as a learning tool rather than as a slot in the timetable. My sessions aim to show the immense value of drama as a learning medium to approach different areas of the curriculum; how to begin; how to plan; a wide range of exciting, manageable, tried and tested ideas; dealing with difficulties.
‘Many thanks for the drama Inset....Everyone felt that they had gained a better understanding of how drama can be used as a teaching medium and that you provided helpful, practical ideas that really do transfer across the age range.’
Headteacher, Primary School, Herts.
When teaching drama I address the following areas:
· the Mantle of the Expert technique and drama as a learning medium to approach different areas of the curriculum; for example, to bring a historical period alive for children, to explore a painting or story from within, to guide children to solve practical or emotional problems through teamwork and experience
· introducing drama throughout the school and using it to address the curriculum
· performance techniques, confidence building, good use of the voice and presentation skills
· ideas for performance pieces for school events, assemblies and presentations
· building a play with children for their own performance
See Shows for details of my own performances. For my books on practical drama for teachers, see Publications. I still offer vocal coaching, delivery and presentation skills, mainly to those in the church.I was for some years the vocal coach to the Eastern Region Ministry Committee, and remain an occasional coach at Westminster College, Cambridge.
‘Many thanks for the drama Inset....Everyone felt that they had gained a better understanding of how drama can be used as a teaching medium and that you provided helpful, practical ideas that really do transfer across the age range.’
Headteacher, Primary School, Herts.
When teaching drama I address the following areas:
· the Mantle of the Expert technique and drama as a learning medium to approach different areas of the curriculum; for example, to bring a historical period alive for children, to explore a painting or story from within, to guide children to solve practical or emotional problems through teamwork and experience
· introducing drama throughout the school and using it to address the curriculum
· performance techniques, confidence building, good use of the voice and presentation skills
· ideas for performance pieces for school events, assemblies and presentations
· building a play with children for their own performance
See Shows for details of my own performances. For my books on practical drama for teachers, see Publications. I still offer vocal coaching, delivery and presentation skills, mainly to those in the church.I was for some years the vocal coach to the Eastern Region Ministry Committee, and remain an occasional coach at Westminster College, Cambridge.
