Professional Development Workshops

2008-2009 Season

 

For more information, or to register, please contact our Education Department at 973-539-0345, ext. 6527.

 

Any teacher attending an Explorations Through the Arts Event may attend one Professional Development Workshop for free.

 

Creative Dramatics in the Elementary Classroom

Teachers will learn to use principles of theatre to enhance teaching.  Workshop will focus on the advantages of bringing theatre into the classroom to build imagination, expression, and creativity while encouraging concentration, discipline and focus.  

 

Teachers of Grades K-3

Tuesday, October 28, 2008:  9 am – 12 pm

Cost:  $30.00

 

Theatre as a Problem Solver

This workshop will focus on using theatre and dramatic techniques to address social issues in the school community.  Topics to explore will include:  tolerance, bullying, conflict resolution, peer pressure, communication and ethical dilemmas. 

 

Administrators, Guidance Counselors and Teachers

Tuesday, December 9, 2008:  9 am – 12 pm

Cost:  $30.00

 

Theatre and Test-Taking for the Elementary Grades

Teachers will learn to use dramatic techniques to help foster concentration, focus and teamwork in the classroom.   Specific exercises will be taught to aid in classroom and standardized test-taking. 

 

Teachers of Grades 2-6

Tuesday, February 3, 2009: 9 am – 12 pm 

Cost:  $30.00

                                         

Theatre and Test-Taking for Middle and High School

Teachers will learn to use dramatic techniques to help foster concentration, focus and teamwork in the classroom.   Specific exercises will be taught to aid in classroom and standardized test-taking. 

 

Teachers of Middle and High School

Tuesday, February 3, 2009: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cost:  $30.00

 

Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare

Explore how actors and directors access the physical and emotional dimensions of the text.  Learn rehearsal techniques to help students demystify the language and inhabit the imaginary world of the play.    

 

Middle and High School teachers

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

9 am – 12 pm or 12 pm – 3 pm

Cost:  $30.00

 

Theatre as a Literacy Tool

Teachers will learn a creative approach to inspire reading, writing and analytical thinking. 

 

Teachers of Grades K-5

Tuesday, March 24, 2009: 9 am – 12 pm

Cost:  $30.00

 

ALL WORKSHOPS WILL PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH 3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS