Tips for Effective use of Theatre in Health Education in Schools
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§ Be clear about the desired learning outcomes before deciding who is best able to help achieve them. § Ensure the external contribution is integrated into the school’s programme, rather than being an isolated event.
§ Ensure the external contribution is integrated into the school’s programme, rather than being an isolated event.
§ Ensure that the external contributors/ theatre company are competent educators and facilitators (check references carefully). § Where possible, involve pupils in preparatory and follow-up work.§ Ensure that the content is planned/known, to ensure that it meets the needs of pupils and is consistent with school policy, curriculum & ethos. § Ensure that all external contributors are aware of appropriate school policies. § Ensure that the school is fully aware of the theatre company’s aims & objectives for delivering to the school. § Ensure that all external contributors are aware of their roles, responsibilities & boundaries, i.e., that they work to the professional boundaries of the teacher when taking part in the curriculum. § Assess the value of the external contribution through appropriate feedback & evaluation. This information should be shared & used to inform future work.
§ Where possible, involve pupils in preparatory and follow-up work.§ Ensure that the content is planned/known, to ensure that it meets the needs of pupils and is consistent with school policy, curriculum & ethos. § Ensure that all external contributors are aware of appropriate school policies. § Ensure that the school is fully aware of the theatre company’s aims & objectives for delivering to the school. § Ensure that all external contributors are aware of their roles, responsibilities & boundaries, i.e., that they work to the professional boundaries of the teacher when taking part in the curriculum. § Assess the value of the external contribution through appropriate feedback & evaluation. This information should be shared & used to inform future work.
§ Ensure that the content is planned/known, to ensure that it meets the needs of pupils and is consistent with school policy, curriculum & ethos. § Ensure that all external contributors are aware of appropriate school policies. § Ensure that the school is fully aware of the theatre company’s aims & objectives for delivering to the school.
§ Ensure that all external contributors are aware of appropriate school policies. § Ensure that the school is fully aware of the theatre company’s aims & objectives for delivering to the school.
§ Ensure that the school is fully aware of the theatre company’s aims & objectives for delivering to the school.
§ Ensure that all external contributors are aware of their roles, responsibilities & boundaries, i.e., that they work to the professional boundaries of the teacher when taking part in the curriculum. § Assess the value of the external contribution through appropriate feedback & evaluation. This information should be shared & used to inform future work.
§ Assess the value of the external contribution through appropriate feedback & evaluation. This information should be shared & used to inform future work.
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