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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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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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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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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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A Letter From the Patron of Drama New Zealand, Doctor Dorothy Heathcote
Announcements29 July, 2008. West House Derby, England on the occasion of the launch of the ejournal New Zealand Journal of Research in the Performing Arts and Education: Nga Mahi a Rehia no Aotearoa.
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NZEI President, Francis Nelson stands up to the Ministry on cuts to Arts Advisory services
Announcements, DiscussionThe 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. Read more on the guide2.co.nz website…
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Call for proposals to present at the Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium 2009
Announcements, Conferences, Events[ October 30, 2009; ] Where does Canada currently stand in research and best practices? What challenges are confronting arts and learning? What actions need to be taken in the next decade to advance arts and learning?
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IDEA 2010 Deadline Extended
Announcements, Conferences, Events[ November 30, 2009; ] In response to requests from people from many different countries, IDEA is extending the deadline for submissions of case study experiences, papers, workshops, artistic and dialogic key hole, video and poster/instalations to the 30th November.
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Drama New Zealand mourns the death of Augusto Boal
AnnouncementsMembers of Drama New Zealand will be saddened to learn of the death of Augusto Boal, a giant of the theatre of liberation on May 2 2009. Our thoughts are with our Brazilian drama colleagues at this time.
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