• Wednesday 29th September 2010 10.30am - 4.30pm
• Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1

This popular one-day training course on primary drama techniques with David Farmer is aimed at teachers working with the 5-11 age-range. The practical approach will leave you inspired, with a skill-set of dramatic ideas and techniques for teaching primary drama lessons and workshops in schools or drama clubs, including a look at the New Primary Curriculum.

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'It is a while since I have been on a course which truly inspired and re-energised my teaching.' 
Ginny Davies, Course Participant, February 2010.

'I thought that you created an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Everyone was willing to fully participate in every activity and no one felt inhibited. It was an extremely enjoyable day where I learnt a lot. Those days don’t come by very often.'
Diana Smith, Assistant Head Teacher, Course Participant, May 2009.

'I found the day absolutely brilliant and have already taught a couple of lessons to Year 3 using your planning for The Armchair Traveller - the children loved it. I feel a lot more confident and that my lessons have a much improved structure and content. The most valuable thing for me was to actually take part in the activities as it gave me a deeper understanding of the drama techniques.'
- Claire Stokes, Course Participant, September 2008

• Learn to use drama games, activities and practical techniques to enhance creativity with your class across the curriculum, encourage group co-operation and have fun!
• Discover how you can use primary drama lessons and techniques to meet statutory drama and literacy objectives, including speaking and listening.
• Explore literacy through drama using more developed techniques including visualisation, still images, music and improvisation to bring alive a traditional story, encouraging depth of understanding and creativity.
• Approach history through a drama lesson about British evacuees in World War 2 using photographs, artefacts, recorded archive audio, improvisation and role-play.
• The day will explore the proposals for drama in the New Primary Curriculum, due to roll out in September 2011.
• Suitable for staff new to drama or those looking for a refresher course

 

The next one-day Primary Drama CPD courses take place at Toynbee Studios in London on Wednesday 29th September 2010. The workshop provides an opportunity to explore and enjoy drama techniques with a group of like-minded people. Attendance Certificates and full notes of the day's activities will also be supplied. This highly accessible day is ideal as professional development for teachers or as an enjoyable learning experience for those wishing to explore or extend their drama skills. If you have any enquiries, please email David Farmer or telephone 01603 465973 or 0797 321 7876.

Booking Standard Fee (£125): If the booking is made by an organisation (e.g. schools and colleges) the standard fee is £125 per teacher, lecturer or member. There is a 10% discount for each additional colleague from the same organisation. Please complete and return the booking form below with your purchase order or payment. An official invoice will be dispatched and payment can be made by cheque, BACS or online. Individual bookings (£95): If you are booking as an individual (eg freelance practitioner) then you will be charged the discounted rate of £95. Please download and complete the booking form below and pay by cheque, or online with Paypal or Credit Card. Click the "Buy Now" button below to visit a secure payment page. You will receive immediate confirmation of the payment. Your booking will be fully confirmed on receipt of the payment and booking form. Check here to see if there are places available before you book

Select Course Date and Fee Individual £95.00 Organisation £125.00

What to bring

Yourself - and a friend or colleague if you like! Comfortable clothing to move in. Light refreshments are included and at lunchtime you can visit the Arts Cafe in the same building or walk to Old Spitalfields Market where there are several yummy options available (lunch not included).

Toynbee Studios is part of the Toynbee Hall complex at 28 Commercial Street, London E1. Download directions to Toynbee Studios by car, tube, bus, train or bike.

'There was great use of a variety of techniques and audio and visual resources to show how a lesson could be used with dramatic techniques. Everyone relaxed early on through the warm-up/ice-breaker style games and each participant was made to feel welcome and comfortable. It wasn’t long enough!'
- Sarah Turner, Course Participant, April 2008

'Great day and good value for money. I know lots of colleagues that would benefit from the inspirational ideas for bringing the curriculum to life. Can't wait to share it all with them!'
Rachel Berry, Course Participant, February 2009.

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