Drama NSW Podcast

In this episode Sonia interviews Michael Anderson about what the 4C's are, how it's based on Drama pedagogy and the way in which it is transforming schools. For more information on the 4C's head to the website: https://www.4ctransformativelearning.org/  

As part of our series examining the Studies in Drama and Theatre options Sonia interviews Belinda Farr-Jones about what this topic area incorporates, how to workshop the plays and what to avoid in the exams.  Show notes can be found here: https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/

This episode includes a discussion on what EAL/D is and how Drama can be used to effectively teach students who fall under this category. Sonia interviews Dr Rachael Jacobs from the University of Western Sydney about the work she is doing in this field and what teachers can do to make their classrooms more inclusive and richer in activities that help students who are EAL/D. Show notes can be found...

This episode includes a discussion on what social justice looks like in the Drama classroom. Sonia interviews Dr Kelly Freedbody, Dr Carol Carter and Andrew Byrne in regards to what social justice is and how it can be explored in the classroom. References and links to documents can be found at https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/    

This episode Sonia speaks to Brenton Fletcher about one of the most uncommon options in Studies in Drama and Theatre - Japanese Theatre. A fascinating discussion is had on what this unit includes and the richness of teaching and studying it. The Japan Foundation Library -  https://jpf.org.au/library/  

In this episode Sonia speaks to Paul Eastway about Approaches to Acting. They speak about the rubric, how to write effectively for the topic and what to make sure you study.

In this episode Sonia interviews Kathryn Breen who is an experienced teacher of Multi-discipline theatre. Kathryn speaks about what Multi-discipline theatre is, how to approach the rubric, how to create your own multi-discipline theatre and much more.

In this episode we talk to Daniel Kavanagh about the option of Verbatim Theatre for Studies in Drama and Theatre. He explains how to unpack the rubric, how to balance the original performance and the texts and why Verbatim is such a great topic area. 

This episode explores how to create Group Performances with HSC students in the current COVID-19 environment. Sonia interviews Jane Simmons and Jo George who are both experienced teachers and markers of the GP and have suggestions as to how to work with online or in person scenarios for the GP.

This episode looks at why the written examination in Drama is important, how to write for this exam and what the marking of it looks like. Dianne McDonald joins Sonia as they explore some of the key questions that students and teachers have about the written component.

Since changes have occurred to the HSC and teaching with COVID-19 NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) have released some decisions and guidelines in relation to Drama and the HSC. Today we discuss these guidelines with the Curriculum Inspector the Arts John Montgomery. 

In this episode Clare Cavanagh speaks about the importance of keeping up improvisation skills. She offers some activities to do at home alone and some group improvisation to do online or on the phone.

Welcome to a brand new podcast from Drama NSW. This podcast will be for teachers, students, practitioners and anyone interested in Drama. We will have interviews from industry, educators and past students and we will be focusing on key areas of the NSW Drama curriculum as well as the broader Drama world.