Drama and Dance Professional Development
CODE Dance Liaison, Joanna Perlus, and Past-President, Matthew Sheahan, traveled to Ottawa to lead workshops for the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Drama and Dance.
CODE Conversations: Prince Amponsah
An incredible opportunity to listen to the ever-talented performer: Prince Amponsah. Tune into the conversation all week long, via CODE's YouTube channel!
CODE in the Classroom: Grounded in Space and Place
Going in Feet First! A Grounded in Space and Place exploration in my ADA2O1 classrooms. A reflection on how I incorporated this resource in my class, as well as the possibilities of exploring spaces and places in the classroom and beyond.
Provocations: A Workshop Series
Are you interested in an exchange of ideas with fellow drama and dance educators? Are you keen to engage in some pedagogical play?
Read the whole post for more information or register for sessions here by Monday, November 7.
WEBINAR ALERT! The Neurodiversity Project: Dismantling Systemic Ableism In The Dramatic Arts
CODiEs! Join us virtually on Thursday March 31st, 2022. In this webinar Allyson Bradley and Ciaran Federico will discuss their one-act play The Neurodiversity Project. Join us as we explore barriers that exist in drama instruction, and best practices to increase inclusion for all learners. Click here to find out how to register!
NEW RESOURCE ALERT! CODE with Prologue Performing Arts
At the core of STEAM is TEAM! This resource highlights what teachers and artists can accomplish together. Sustainable education is at the heart of it all.
Click to explore: Best Practices- Teachers and Artists Working Together!
NEW WEBSITE ALERT: Patrice Baldwin - DRAMA Educator
Patrice offers a range of online and "face to face" CPD sessions, resources, free lessons, and other services. Teachers can also book sessions through National Drama. To learn more, connect with Patrice!
RESOURCE ALERT! Deepening In-Class and Online Learning
DEEPENING IN-CLASS AND ONLINE LEARNING is a new book by CODE member Debbie Nyman and CODE Honorary Member Larry Swartz and Magdalin Livingston.
This resource features 60+ strategies for ever-evolving drama and dance classes. It is available both in print, and digital formats.
CODE Connects with UOIT Student Teachers
This fall a team of CODE educators led a day of training in drama and dance at the University of Ontario Institute for Technology for over a hundred teacher candidates.
Heroism and the real life story of Jeanne d’Arc: Dramatic Arts Professional Development with the Ontario French School Board
Aujourd’hui, CODE a eu le plaisir de travailler avec un groupe fantastique d’enseignants de la Commission scolaire francophone de l’Ontario. Ensemble, nous avons exploré le thème de l’héroïsme et la véritable histoire de Jeanne d’Arc en utilisant diverses techniques dramatiques.