Birmingham Arts School facilitates three essential secondary teacher networks in Dance, Drama and Visual Art. These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. We strongly encourage headteachers and teachers to participate in these sessions to explore innovative teaching techniques, champion high-quality arts education, and have a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities specific to their schools.
These sessions will include in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus. Additionally, there will be deep dives into how Ofsted views your subject, ensuring you are well-prepared and informed. Those teachers BTEC performing arts will also benefit from these sessions.
The Secondary Drama Network will be led by Birmingham Repertory Theatre. This session will be on 'Approaches to Practitioners'. Explore influential figures like Stanislavski, Brecht, Boal, and Artaud, gaining a deep understanding of their revolutionary techniques and philosophies. Learn practical methods for applying these theories in student-led productions and classroom exercises, enhancing both performance skills and critical analysis.
Discover how to empower students to embody characters authentically, challenge theatrical conventions, and engage audiences through innovative staging and performance techniques. This session is ideal for educators seeking to enrich their teaching with insights from pioneering practitioners, fostering creativity, and deepening students' appreciation for diverse theatrical approaches.
