May 15 2025
Drama in Schools: The Role of the ‘Expert Colleague’
This FREE event will focus on the role of the ‘Expert Colleague’ in the training of drama teachers.
About this event
The day will focus on the role of the ‘Expert Colleague’ in the training of drama teachers. It will enable trainee and early career teachers from a range of contexts to meet together to share good practice and look to the future implications for drama in schools:
- How best to navigate the challenges of current practice?
- How do mentors understand the role of the ‘expert colleague’?
- What do trainees and ECTs value about this relationship? What impedes their progress?
- Is there a need to reform the training process?
- What implications does the current system have for the future of drama in schools?
- What is the role of professional subject associations ?
Presenters
Sydney-Marie Duignan, Ex-mentor PGCE Drama and MMU (Service co-ordinator for the LEED centre MMU)
Dr Rebecca Patterson, PGCE Drama Course Leader, MMU
Dr. Geoff Readman, Chair, National Drama
John Rainer, HE/FE Officer, National Drama
PROGRAMME
| 9:30 | Coffee |
| 10:00 | Introduction and Welcome Dr Rebecca Patterson |
| 10:15 | The Role of The Expert Colleague Sydney-Marie Duignan |
| 10:45 | Group Activity 1 |
| 11.15 | Coffee |
| 11:30 | Group Activity 2 |
| 12:00 | The Role of The Professional Association Dr Geoff Readman and John Rainer |
| 12.30 | Plenary and Feedback |
| 13.00 | Optional NW Network Discussion |
| (Lunch Provided) |
Cost
Free of charge
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Manchester Metropolitan University
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The Crypt Centre
St Mary Magdalene's Church
Munster Square
London NW1 3PT
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