THA02      Drama in the Classroom

                  Susan Blackmore

                  Friday, August 15, 2008

 NEW        Junior and Intermediate

This session is for teachers who want to become more comfortable teaching the drama curriculum in their classroom.  The activities we will complete are beneficial to a specific drama class or can be integrated into the regular curriculum.  These activities are fun, refreshing and are a new way of approaching differentiated instruction in the classroom.  We will also look at assessment activities and how the activities meet the provincial curriculum.  They are guaranteed to be a hit with your students.

THA04      Get Your Groove On!  Inspiring Music Creation

                  Stephen Chan

                  Tuesday, August 12, 2008

                  Junior and Intermediate

Help! How do I teach music with limited knowledge and resources?  It’s easy with the user-friendly program Garage Band.  Learn how students can have fun by instantaneously creating music in a non-threatening environment.  Receive hands-on training as you meet music expectations and create the next chart-topping, pop song.  You will also see how Garage Band enables integration of music into language, art and math.  Exit with lesson plans, black-line masters and assessment tools. This session is suitable for MAC users ONLY.

THA05      Learning through Drama

                  Nigel Paul

                  Thursday, August 21, 2008

 NEW        Junior and Intermediate

Whether you’ve never taught drama or you’re looking to add to your lesson plans, this session is for you!  Learn to use warm-up activities to get your students ready for any class.  Experience techniques from role playing to tableau for drama class or use them to give other subjects (History, Geography, even Science!) a boost.  Come with an open mind – leave with ideas and resources that you will actually use in your classroom.

THA06      Make and Take Art Activities

                  Lisa Bertolo and Cathy Pickering

                  Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21, 2008

                  Grade 4 to 8

This session will provide teachers with easy, practical art activities that address the principles and elements of design.  Assessment and evaluation of students will be a component of this session.  Teachers will have an opportunity to create their own samples and leave with a portfolio of art and lesson ideas.