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Sonia Byrnes takes a data-informed approach to exploring the significance of teaching the HSC Topic 'Women in Theatre' in our classrooms.

Tahnae Luke unpacks how she backwards maps programs from Stage 6, developing student abilities in Physical Theatre in order to best prepare them for the HSC.

A sample of our member's only publication, the Journal of Education in the Dramatic Arts (JEDA). For full access to all JEDA and E-Mag publications, become a Drama NSW member today: https://dramansw.org.au/register/

In the first issue of Jeda for 2021:

What can a Pres-Service Teacher Do? The Contributions and Capacities of Pre-Service Teachers to Uphold Quality Drama Education

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This is the Moment - A Personal Essay on the Art of Teaching Theatrical Magic

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The Power of Physicality

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Reflections on the Journey of a Drama Educator Late in Her Career

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A sample of our member's only publication, the Drama NSW E-Mag. For full access to all E-Mag and JEDA publications, become a Drama NSW member today: https://dramansw.org.au/register/

In the Term One, 2021 issue of Drama NSW E-Mag:

An Interview with President of Drama Australia, John Nicholas Saunders

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Fresh Perspectives: What's the collective noun for a group of Drama Teachers?

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Creative Innovations: Playing Commedia dell'Arte in the 21st Century Classroom

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Words of the Wise - Youth Edition

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Resource Snapshot: ATYP's On Demand Plus

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In this episode Sonia speaks to Amy Matthews who has experience working with teachers to help them get the best out of theatre companies. They discuss the resources that teachers can tap into, how theatre companies can take our students to the next level and what we can do as teachers to support the theatre world.

As well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/teachers-and-theatre-companies/

In this episode Sonia interviews Nicole James about the relatively new unit called The Voice of Women in Theatre. They speak about why the unit is so relevant now, how to break down the rubric, why context is important and more. 

As well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/studies-in-drama-and-theatre-the-voice-of-women-in-theatre/

In this episode Sonia speaks to experienced marker, teacher and actor Anna-lea Russo about topic area Black Comedy. Anna-lea breaks down the rubric, gives advice on writing essays on it and exploring what exactly Black Comedy involves.

As well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/studies-in-drama-and-theatre-black-comedy/

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 well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/the-4cs/

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/ 

As well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/significant-plays-of-the-20th-century-studies-in-drama-and-theatre/

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 here: https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/

As well as the link below, you can find all Drama NSW podcasts on Spotify and Apple Music.

https://dramansw.podbean.com/e/eald-and-the-drama-classroom/