All posts by Julie McDonald

Drama, Languages and Literacy, Primary

Drama Literacy Resource Trial

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The Drama Studio Edinburgh has now completed 3 Pilot studies developing a Drama Literacy Resource for Primary 2-Primary 7 aimed at using students’ love of  Creative Drama, within the classroom setting to motivate and improve Literacy.

The format is a series of teaching videos in which the lessons are  embedded with Over To You points throughout when the students have Drama and Literacy tasks to do.

In effect the students are taken through a very successful learning cycle-  Drama Activity>Writing>Presentation of Writing (which brings them full circle back into the physical activity of sharing/presenting their written work or using it within the Drama activity itself.

The resource has been received with excellent evaluation and feedback and teachers can learn more about it from the following link and also Trial a few lessons.

https://www.thedramastudio.com/drama-literacy-resource.html

Community Learning and Development, Drama, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Social Studies

Literacy and Attainment CPD/In-Service

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Teaching Practice For Primary School Teachers for use everyday in classroom setting to link to and impact directly on Literacy Attainment.

Creative and Fun, Learning in this way motivates Learners to read and write without a second thought.

Easy interactive spelling and word games transfer to a child’s Literacy skills

Drama Studio Training Courses show teachers these games and exercises and how to  subtly embed reading and writing tasks within practical activity.

During our recent research teachers were surprised that such a high percentage of children chose to write about their experience after a Drama Lesson rather than to draw a picture.

For more information on Courses contact Julie McDonald -info@thedramastudio.com

0131-453-3284

http://www.thedramastudio.com/drama-teaching/teacher-training-in-service-courses

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Interactive Learning In Classroom Setting – Training Course

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No need to wait for a slot in the school hall, this course will focus on practical, interactive learning in a classroom setting enriching class work and bringing topics to life.

Aimed at Primary 3-7  (although all Primary Teachers welcome, will adapt to suit all), techniques shown will be applied across curriculum areas enabling teachers to use them regularly, gaining confidence while motivating pupils and raising attainment.

Date – Tuesday 15th November

Time – 4.15-6.15pm  (Arrival from 4pm)

Venue – Fairmilehead Church Centre 1A Frogston Road West EH10 7AA

BOOKING DEADLINE MONDAY 7th NOVEMBER

Cost – £60

5 extensive lessons included, handouts and access to training video for hand down training to colleagues if required.

For full details and to register go to

Interactive Training Course Click Here

Drama, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Social Studies, Uncategorized

Interactive Learning In A Classroom Setting- Training Course

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sreenshot-interactive

No need to wait for a slot in the school hall, this course will focus on practical, interactive learning in a classroom setting enriching class work and bringing topics to life.

Aimed at Primary 3-7  (although all Primary Teachers welcome), techniques shown will be applied across curriculum areas enabling teachers to use them regularly, gaining confidence while motivating pupils and raising attainment.

Date – Tuesday 15th November

Time – 4.15-6.15pm  (Arrival from 4pm)

Venue – Fairmilehead Church Centre 1A Frogston Road West EH10 7AA

Cost – £60

5 extensive lessons included, handouts and access to training video for hand down training to colleagues if required.

For full details and to register go to

http://www.thedramastudio.com/drama-teaching/teacher-training-in-service-courses