Workshops / Courses / PD
Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa Symposium
Planning is underway for a much anticipated event in the Dramatic Inquiry Network’s calendar for 2021. Our first symposium for many years will be held in Gisborne in the October school holidays (8th – 10th October). Past symposia have been amazing events, in which teachers have shared practice and learned from each other. With so…
Read MoreWinter School 2021
Here’s news about an exciting professional development event coming up in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton on the weekend of July 17-18. To go straight to the registration form, click here Questions? Get in touch: dramaticinquirynz@gmail.com Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa is a not-for profit Trust. Any profits from this event will be used for future professional development and…
Read MoreReal in All the Ways that Matter: Weaving learning across the curriculum with Mantle of the Expert
This new book by Viv Aitken, is available from NZCER from 14th April 2021 Drawing on a decade of classroom practice, research and professional development, the book will be of interest to teachers and researchers around the world. However, it is written specifically with the local education context in mind, with references to the New…
Read MoreDrama New Zealand Conference 16-19 April
This year’s Drama NZ conference is being held at Sacred Heart College, Tamaki Makaurau from the 16th to the 19th of April 2021. The theme is Arts at the Heart, chosen to reflect “the importance of how the Arts, in all its different facets, is helping us navigate this new normal.” The conference is always…
Read MoreOnline training event in Mantle of the Expert
New Zealand colleagues may be interested in this event on 13th March. It’s scheduled for UK time but available internationally. Worth staying up all night for…! Here’s the blurb from the UK site. More details at THIS LINK Designed for an international audience this event will provide attendees with practical and imaginative ideas to use…
Read MoreFREE Drama New Zealand workshop in Hawkes Bay
Juliet Cottrell has been in touch with information about this workshop for primary / intermediate teachers in Hawke’s Bay. Juliet is an experienced drama practitioner with great skills in using classroom drama for supporting literacy and other curriculum areas. This is definitely recommended.
Read MoreDramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa Trust
After many years of informal networking, and more than a year of careful planning, I’m excited to announce that a group of colleagues from around Aotearoa has formed a Trust dedicated to supporting the future of Dramatic Inquiry in this country. The Dramatic Inquiry Network Aotearoa Trust is a holding name. We intend to review…
Read MoreWorkshop in process drama and restorative practice
Here’s an exciting professional development opportunity coming up in the new year. On Tuesday 26th January, join Sue Bleaken and Viv Aitken in Hamilton to explore how process drama can be used to teach principles of restorative practice. The one-day workshop is based on Sue’s successful school-wide programme at Melville Intermediate, which ran for several…
Read MoreThe Art of Questioning – free workshop in Auckland
Free public lecture in Auckland
The Centre for Arts and Social Transformation is hosting a free public lecture, Te Rito Toi: The Twice Born Seed on the role and place of the arts in education. The lecture will be held at the University of Auckland on November 4th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.The lecture will open with the findings of a 3 year…
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