Author Archives 
Ian Allan created www.drama.org.nz and is the sometimes webmaster when the need arises.
Ian is also the creator of www.decanker.com
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Backward Step for the Arts and Media Studies in Education
Announcements, Curriculum, Discussion, TeachingAccording to subject associations and teacher unions, the focus of the New Zealand curriculum and has just narrowed considerably.
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TOI WHAKAARI : NZ DRAMA SCHOOL TEACHER’S MASTER CLASSES
Events, Workshops[ November 23, 2009 4:30 pm to November 27, 2009 9:30 pm. ] A range of one and two day workshops covering: lighting, production management, directing, devising, voice, movement, Shakespeare, and costume construction
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Sound and Lighting Workshop for Teachers at the Archibald Centre Wellington Zoo
Events, Workshops[ November 27, 2009; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] November 27, 9.00 to 3.30 The day is split into two halves with lighting in the morning and sound in the afternoon. Cost is $135 for a half day or $240 for a full day. This includes zoo entry which enables very relaxing breaks. Workshop leader Patrick O’Sullivan is Drama New Zealand’s latest member.
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NZEI President, Francis Nelson stands up to the Ministry on cuts to Arts Advisory services
Announcements, Discussion, TeachingThe Ministry of Education has told schools they will not get extra support for teaching the arts next year. Drama New Zealand regrets the decision and predicts that this will cause real difficulties for the Drama classroom teacher in primary and secondary schools. Post a comment on this site.
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An Evaluation of Professional Development to Support the Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum
Discussion, TeachingAt a time when funding has been cut for the provision of arts advisors it’s important to remind ourselves why the Ministry of Education in 2003 felt it necessary to make this provision…
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Life’s a Riot, directed by Ian Mune, now available for purchase
DVD & CDThe true story of Jim Edwards, charged with instigating the biggest riot in our country’s history, is set during the Great Depression of 1932. It is told through the slowly maturing eyes of his 14 year old son, James.
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Read the latest October 09 UNESCO Arts Education newsletter from chair Larry O’Farrell
ConferencesCatch up on the plans for the next Canadian Symposium on Arts Education in December 2009 and the World Arts Education symposium in Korea in 2010.
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Year 13 Drama Study Guide by Jane Luton and Marthy Watson
Books, CurriculumOn Sale Now! Good News for Teachers of Level 3 Drama from ESA. This Study Guide covers all the NCEA Level 3 Drama Achievement Standards.
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Allana Taylor is a teacher at Springston Primary in New Zealand
TeachingRead Allana’s research paper “A critical evaluation of ‘Mantle of the Expert’ as a teaching and learning approach, based on pupil and practitioner opinion”
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Mantle of the Expert International Conference at Waikato Uni
Conferences, Curriculum, Research, TeachingThe conference was hosted by the Education Faculty. Lots of resources and papers presented at this conference are on the Mantle of the Expert website.
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The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum
Curriculum, DiscussionThis Ministry of Education Background briefing paper from 1999 introduces a rationale for Drama. Interestingly in the light of this week’s Mantel of the Expert Conference it makes no mention of MOTE or the visits of Dorothy Heathcote to New Zealand!
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Exciting New Initiatives at NICA in 2010
AnnouncementsCertificate IV in Circus Arts Based on demand, NICA will introduce a one year program in basic Circus Skills, suitable for school leavers (18+) who have some experience in circus or other physical disciplines such as dance or gymnastics.
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Check out the fabulous new Dance book, Tirairaka DANCE IN NEW ZEALAND 2009 by Jan Bolwell
Books, ResearchDance Education in New Zealand Schools 1900 – 2008.
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New Zealanders and the arts: Attitudes, attendance and participation in 2008
Research, Resources, TeachingThis research report from Creative New Zealand highlights the significance of the role of the teacher in the development of positive attitudes towards participation in drama and other arts.
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IDEA Survey of a history of the development of Drama in the UK
Research, TeachingThis survey by Stuart Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Drama in the UK. He has a background in Drama Teaching, TIE, and Theatre for Young People / Coventry Theatre in Education / Rose Bruford College of Drama / London Cockpit Theatre Workshop / Inner City Theatre for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees.
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Drama New Zealand pays tribute to Sue Jowsey
Announcements, DiscussionSome of the many tributes made at the passing of Southern Drama Adviser Sue Jowsey on Wednesday 4 March 2009.
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Congratulations to Patrick Spillane and Mahobe on the publication of Will’s Twins
Announcements, Books, ScriptsCheck out the latest publication by one of New Zealand’s foremost playwrights for young people.
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Read Trevor Thwaites response to Janet Jenning’s Commentary on the Ejournal
Announcements, Curriculum, Discussion, Research, TeachingQuestioning The New Zealand Curriculum (2007): Looking Backwards to Clarify the Future A response to Janet Jennings
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Telling Tales two new Drama books by Susan Battye launched
Announcements, Books, Curriculum, TeachingThe Telling Tales series focusses on traditional fables, myths and legends from around the world. This progressive series is packed with practical ideas which will develop drama literacy, provoke discussions related to human values, and promote competency in students and teachers alike. The strategies and themes offered make the integration of drama into other Arts, English, and Social Sciences curricula highly manageable.
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Janet Jennings Senior Arts Advisor from the Ministry of Education responds
Curriculum, Discussion, Reviews, TeachingAnyone is welcome to respond to the publication of the E-journal, Research in New Zealand Performing and Education: Arts Nga Mahi a Rehia
