Led by a member of the Theatre31 team, our sessions are designed to equip you with practical knowledge and tools that will help you engage students of all ages in drama and theatre studies in the classroom and beyond.
Teacher CPD
As industry leaders with over twenty years’ experience with young people, Icon is pleased to offer Teacher CPD sessions through our Theatre31 Schools’ Programme.
Our Sessions Cover
- The power of embedding drama and the arts in a school’s community
- Approaches to planning and structuring drama workshops
- How drama can be used across the curriculum, including how to use drama to animate STEM subjects
- How to set up and deliver extra-curricular drama, art or writing clubs
- Games and exercises, including approaches to devising
- Arts Award support
- A guest artist who has worked with Theatre31, on their methodology, tips and advice.
To find out more, email Sarah Chiswell-Hornett: sarah@icontheatre.org.uk
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