These sessions run from 2pm-4pm at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
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 'Collaborative approaches and Devising techniques'. A focused session on devising drama. Explore effective strategies for guiding students in the creation of original performances through collaborative work. Learn how to utilise stimuli to inspire and develop creative ideas, fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment.
This session is designed for drama educators aiming to enhance their curriculum with innovative approaches to devising. Gain practical techniques to support students in generating, refining, and presenting their own theatrical works.
