CODE's recent press release on the value of drama teachers has been heard! Journalists in Ottawa have had an exciting dialogue on Twitter for the past few days on the value of drama teachers as it related to the Trudeau ads. Thank you to all of you who shared the press release on Twitter and Facebook. We know our members care deeply about the integrity and importance of our profession and the value of drama in education.
President, Brooke Charlebois has been contacted by a number of journalists regarding our press release and, yesterday the Ottawa Citizen published a piece about how insulted teachers were with the tone of the Conservative Party attack ads. Brooke spoke about the importance of drama and gender stereotypes.
Charles Lundy was a brilliant teacher at the Faculty of Education, University of Toronto, published author, and an award-winning videographer, Chuck paved the way for principled, inventive teaching in the Dramatic Arts. Beloved husband of Kathleen Gould Lundy. Proud father of Tracy (Geoff), Andrea (Kathryn), Jeremy and Jessica. Grandfather of Caitlin, Christopher and Ivy. Son–in-law of Ethel Gould. Pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Dorothy Lundy and by his brother Herb. Those who loved Chuck will know that he was happiest at “Islay Woods”—the old farm that he and Kathy bought in 1984. This special place offered him comfort throughout his long illness. The funeral will be held at the Mangan Funeral Home, 332 Osborne Street, Beaverton on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Visitation from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. with service at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be most appreciated.
The Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators (CODE) invites all Drama and Dance Artists and Educators to attend this year’s CODE Conference, Think Global: Drama and Dance being held at Nottawasaga Inn Resort, October 19th – 21st, 2012. This year's conference focuses on the universal nature of drama and dance, and its power to inspire and promote global responsibility and awareness.
Read more to get a sneak peek of conference highlights, including workshops, showcases, keynote speaker information and more! Our conference site goes live early May 2012.
From July 8-13th 2013, participants from 80 countries will meet in Paris, France to participate in the International Drama and Theatre Education Association's World Congress, IDEA. Four main questions will shape the body of our exchanges, debates, research and actions in this congress:
Has drama / theatre and education become a global challenge, currently shared by all as we enter the XXIst century?
What does it take for drama / theatre and education to encourage transforming processes?
Will scientific discoveries on the anchoring of knowledge within the body generate a revolution in education?
How can theatre sensitize learners to the diversity of cultures, languages and so-called “foreign” productions?
Continue reading and visit the newly-launched IDEA website to learn more about how you can be a part of this event.
If you are an ETFO member and want to have your federation support and advocate on behalf of Drama and Dance Education and the Arts, please consider attending the Annual Meeting of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario August 13th to 16th, 2012 in Toronto.
It is with infinite sadness that we report the death of Dorothy Heathcote. Dorothy has served as an inspiration to educators around the world, and was a great supporter of CODE. An honourary member, she spoke via teleconference to delegates at our 2008 conference in London, inspiring and delighting us with her stories and insights into drama in education. To read Dorothy's keynote address, click here. We at CODE will remember Dorothy with great fondness, respect and admiration for her amazing contributions to arts education.
Continue reading Dorothy's obituary notice and learn about future plans to celebrate her life and teaching. . .
The Artists in Education Roster and the Aboriginal Artists in Schools Roster at the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) are resources for Ontario teachers who wish to hire professional artists to teach hands-on workshops to their students.The roster is available to teachers working at elementary or secondary schools registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education, or federally-funded.
CODE is pleased to announce its brand new Financial Literacy resources, created with the generous support of the Ministry of Education. Browse lessons and units from grades 4-12 connecting drama, dance and concepts of financial literacy. These units offer new and innovative ideas and cross-curricular connections to help you educate students about this important subject. Visit our Resources page to access these great resources today!
CODE Goes Virtual! Join the Conversation on Facebook and Twitter
Submitted by Kim Snider on August 21, 2011 - 6:25pm
We are pleased to announce that, in an effort to become more wide-reaching in our communication with members, CODE has gone virtual! Visit and "like" our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter!
CODE is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Playwrights Guild of Canada. Gain access to the PGC newsletter, learn about exciting workshops with artists such as Brad Fraser, and obtain a 20% discount on books!
