11 by 11 Cultural Lead Teachers CPD Session 1 Led by Hannah Joyce 3 rd October 2019 National Youth Theatre of Britain
The Role of the Cultural Lead Teacher Act as the first point of contact for Islington Council’s Cultural Enrichment Team. Have strategic oversight of 11 by 11 and, in particular, access the 11 by 11 offer for students who are missing out on cultural experiences. Become part of the Cultural Lead network of teachers, having opportunities to explore Islington’s rich cultural infrastructure and steer and shape the 11 by 11 offer with Islington Council and cultural organisations. Complete an annual survey to report on students’ engagement and the impact of cultural activities. Advocate for cultural activities and cascade 11 by 11 information, CPD opportunities and resources for staff in their school.
The Use of Drama in the Classroom
What are the benefits of using Drama in the classroom? Empathy Collaboration “Imagination is more important Self-confidence than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination Concentration embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to Imagination evolution.” Communication -Albert Einstein Appreciation Memory Physical
Drama supports children during the writing process Motivates children to write. Children often write more and at a faster pace. Children sense that their writing has purpose. Children approach the writing task with more ideas. Children have orally rehearsed their ideas for writing and, therefore, vocabulary and sentence structure is generally improved. Children often show more empathy for the character or situation they are writing about. “ Drama provides pupils with an immediate and physical means of getting to grips with texts and textural representations.” Needlands (2004:34)
Nicola Mendelsohn CBE, Co-Chair, Creative Industries Council ‘What does studying Drama teach you? I learned dedication, the value of hard work and of approaching the task in hand with a clear purpose and full attention. I learned the ability to communicate with passion and confidence and to believe in myself. All necessary skills when working with people and looking to inspire others to get the best out of them – so important, whether you decide to be an actress, a businesswoman, a scientist, or an engineer.’ ImagineNation – Cultural Learning Alliance
Mapping Drama in your school What does Drama look Highlight successes and like in your school? strengths Do teachers use Drama techniques in their lessons? Are there any barriers which stop you doing more? Do pupils have an opportunity to take part in plays/ musicals? Set a Drama ‘Wish’! Do you run a Drama Club? What opportunity do pupils have to take part in theatre visits and drama workshops?
Drama techniques – Which of these are you familiar with? Conscience Alley/ Thought Tunnel Mantle of the Expert Story Whoosh News Flash Flashback Private – public worlds Freeze Frame Sculpture Guided Walk Soundscape Headlines Tableau Hot seating Telephone Conversation Improvisation / Role Play Chat Show Thought tracking
Advocating for the Arts in School 11 by 11 Resource Bank How can you further raise the profile of the Arts at your school?
How can we track and evaluate the 11 by 11 cultural offer pupils are receiving? Which pupils are being involved? Which art forms are being covered? Are pupil experiences being linked to the curriculum? How can we capture pupils’ What do teachers voices? value about being part of 11 by 11?
Future Twilight Sessions Thursday 28 th November 2019, 4.00-6.00pm Thursday 23 rd January 2020, 4.00-6.00pm Tuesday 24 th March 2020, 4.00-6.00pm Thursday 7 th May 2020, 4.00-6.00pm Friday 5 th June: Cultural Enrichment Conference
Spring Term Window 11 by 11 partners and offers Molly Franklin, Islington Council CPD Into Film: Raising Attainment in Literacy (Upper KS2) Royal Opera House: Create and Dance (KS1) Lydia Ashman, Cubitt Artists 100 Hour World of Work 29 th November Event Jack Dennis, Islington Council
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