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‘Be a Gumby and Mind the Gap, Dexter!’

Annette Box
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

A Conversation with Time: Becoming a Drama Teacher

Robin Pascoe
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

A Snapshot of Inter-Subject Scaling

Scott Andrews
This article has been produced Scott Andrews in association with Drama Queensland and their executive committee.

Advocacy: The Arts – Prepare for the Battle

John Saunders
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Are you ready for the Quest?

Sample lessons from Drama Years 5-6 Band

Arts and Everyday Life

Judith McLean
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

CCTV Scenes Prompt

Shake & Stir
Re-create the CCTV footage. Remember – you can’t use words or sounds, just body language, gesture and movements.

Country Insight

Valerie Harrold
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

Creating Performances Spaces

Behind The Scenes
There are many benefits to establishing a dedicated performance space in the classroom for students and it is easier and more cost-effective than you may think!

Criminals or Victims

Sharon Hogan
Exploring the stories of the First Fleet convicts through Process Drama

Drama and the Culture of Challenge

Rachael Jacobs
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Drama Education and Curriculum

Susan Davis
We flexed, what’s next? This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Drama Literacy – Developing the know-how of drama

Dr Madonna Stinson
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Drama Queensland Curate Online Resources

DQ committee
This document is a collection of links to resources available to teachers from both local, national and international organisations/artists/companies.

Empowering the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

Marie Ferguson
Drama Skills for Success in Business and Beyond This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Fusion 2019: Artist in Residence Programme Gympie

Alison Easton and Dr Sharon Hogan
A Case Study This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

Games & Warm Ups 2

Laura Bonner, Anna Telford, Naomi Russell, Gabrielle Castle and Katie Hoffmann
15 tried and tested games and warm up activities which you can start playing in your classroom today!

Group Acting for Little People

Paula Camilleri
Behaviour Management techniques for the Primary Drama Classroom

Hallo From Reykjavik

Cherice Cleasby
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

Hallow Creek Unit

Scott Andrews, Stephanie Grigoras, Tiarnee Kim and Issy Mowen
An eclectic Year 8 class. A remote camp shrouded in mystery. A teacher goes missing under strange circumstances. When the truth is revealed, can the students work together to escape the same fate?

I touch the future….I teach!

Craig Wood
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Learning that matters

Susan Davis
Revitalising Heathcote’s Rolling Role & the Dr Lister for the digital (STEAM) age

Mood Revision

Image to match or contrast with music

Next to Arrive PD

Ian Sweeney and Tammy Johnstone
Story drama as a formula to improving learning and success in the English and Drama classrooms

Nurturing the Artists

An interview with Dr Margi Brown Ash
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

On the Brink of Everything

Dr Tracey Sanders and Sean Lubbers
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Our School Odyssey

Delaney Crawley and Nicole Ostini
A Youth – Led Community Festival for Renewal Samford Valley Steiner School – 2023 This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Polar Express

Travel across Europe in Santa’s express train

Project Eliza: Using Art & History as a stimulus for Drama

Dr Susan Davis
Dramatic responses to Judith Laws’ ‘Beauty & Tragedy on Fraser Shores’ Paintings

Red Leap Theatre’s Philosophy of Collaboration

Emma Deakin
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Save the Planet!

Drama, Science & History unit for Year 4 students.

Talking Process and Innovation with Dead Puppet Society

In conversation with David Morton and Nicholas Paine
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Tapping Into the Ghosts of Theatre Past to Rediscover the Spirit of Theatre Next

Dr Stephen Carleton
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Teachers as Future Builders

Dr Judith McLean
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

The Benefits and Misconceptions of the Validity of an Authentic Drama Program

Eylece Blaikie
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

The Climb: Charting the Drama Education Odyssey

Paige Burlace
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

The Dramatic Traveler’s Journal: Legacies and Illuminations

Dr Susan Davis
Dr Susan Davis Keynote Presentation, Drama Queensland State Conference 2024

The Politics of Art / The Art of Politics

Dr Sandra Gattenhof
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Dr Rachael Jacobs
Assessment Experiences in Senior Secondary Drama This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Why Drama Makes Us Smart: Refusing to Let Drama Become Invisible in Schools

Dr Susan Chapman
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

Year 8/9 Unit: Sounds Funny

This section of the unit flows on from a physical comedy unit, in which the conventions of comedy have been unpacked and explored.

Year 9 Drama Acting Boot Camp

Charlene McMenamin
As part of a semester-long unit exploring ‘the work that actors do’.

‘Be a Gumby and Mind the Gap, Dexter!’

Annette Box
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

A Conversation with Time: Becoming a Drama Teacher

Robin Pascoe
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

A Snapshot of Inter-Subject Scaling

Scott Andrews
This article has been produced Scott Andrews in association with Drama Queensland and their executive committee.

Advocacy: The Arts – Prepare for the Battle

John Saunders
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Are you ready for the Quest?

Sample lessons from Drama Years 5-6 Band

Arts and Everyday Life

Judith McLean
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Basic Principles of Physical Theatre

Zen Zen Zo
Adapted from Zen Zen Zo’s teacher training notes.

Boundaries

Tavia Seymour
Absurd introduction experience

CCTV Scenes Prompt

Shake & Stir
Re-create the CCTV footage. Remember – you can’t use words or sounds, just body language, gesture and movements.

Collage Drama Lesson Sequence

Year 9/10 Collage Drama activities.

Connected Curriculum Project

Year 7 Science and Drama revision.

Country Insight

Valerie Harrold
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

Creating Performances Spaces

Behind The Scenes
There are many benefits to establishing a dedicated performance space in the classroom for students and it is easier and more cost-effective than you may think!

Criminals or Victims

Sharon Hogan
Exploring the stories of the First Fleet convicts through Process Drama

Drama and the Culture of Challenge

Rachael Jacobs
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Drama Education and Curriculum

Susan Davis
We flexed, what’s next? This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Drama Literacy – Developing the know-how of drama

Dr Madonna Stinson
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Drama Queensland Curate Online Resources

DQ committee
This document is a collection of links to resources available to teachers from both local, national and international organisations/artists/companies.

Elements of Drama student booklet (Year 8 Drama)

Unit One: Think Quick Unit Two: Let’s Act

Empowering the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

Marie Ferguson
Drama Skills for Success in Business and Beyond This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Escaping the World

Robyn Ewing and Dr John Nicholas Saunders
Based on 'The City' from 'The School Drama Book'.

Fusion 2019: Artist in Residence Programme Gympie

Alison Easton and Dr Sharon Hogan
A Case Study This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

Games & Warm Ups 2

Laura Bonner, Anna Telford, Naomi Russell, Gabrielle Castle and Katie Hoffmann
15 tried and tested games and warm up activities which you can start playing in your classroom today!

Group Acting for Little People

Paula Camilleri
Behaviour Management techniques for the Primary Drama Classroom

Hallo From Reykjavik

Cherice Cleasby
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

Hallow Creek Unit

Scott Andrews, Stephanie Grigoras, Tiarnee Kim and Issy Mowen
An eclectic Year 8 class. A remote camp shrouded in mystery. A teacher goes missing under strange circumstances. When the truth is revealed, can the students work together to escape the same fate?

I touch the future….I teach!

Craig Wood
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

Learning that matters

Susan Davis
Revitalising Heathcote’s Rolling Role & the Dr Lister for the digital (STEAM) age

Mood Revision

Image to match or contrast with music

Next to Arrive PD

Ian Sweeney and Tammy Johnstone
Story drama as a formula to improving learning and success in the English and Drama classrooms

Nurturing the Artists

An interview with Dr Margi Brown Ash
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says CELEBRATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 43.

On the Brink of Everything

Dr Tracey Sanders and Sean Lubbers
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Our School Odyssey

Delaney Crawley and Nicole Ostini
A Youth – Led Community Festival for Renewal Samford Valley Steiner School – 2023 This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Polar Express

Travel across Europe in Santa’s express train

Project Eliza: Using Art & History as a stimulus for Drama

Dr Susan Davis
Dramatic responses to Judith Laws’ ‘Beauty & Tragedy on Fraser Shores’ Paintings

Red Leap Theatre’s Philosophy of Collaboration

Emma Deakin
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

Save the Planet!

Drama, Science & History unit for Year 4 students.

Talking Process and Innovation with Dead Puppet Society

In conversation with David Morton and Nicholas Paine
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says INSIGHT, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 42.

Tapping Into the Ghosts of Theatre Past to Rediscover the Spirit of Theatre Next

Dr Stephen Carleton
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Teachers as Future Builders

Dr Judith McLean
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

The Benefits and Misconceptions of the Validity of an Authentic Drama Program

Eylece Blaikie
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

The Climb: Charting the Drama Education Odyssey

Paige Burlace
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ODYSSEY, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 46.

The Dramatic Traveler’s Journal: Legacies and Illuminations

Dr Susan Davis
Dr Susan Davis Keynote Presentation, Drama Queensland State Conference 2024

The First Fleet: John’s Journey

Planning Process Drama Interactive Workshop

The Politics of Art / The Art of Politics

Dr Sandra Gattenhof
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says MOSAIC, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 38.

The Uncanny

Todd Barty
Gothic Australia and Realist Magic

Ticket to Ride

Game labels – Polar Express

Walk in my Shoes – Poetry in Motion and Are you Ready for the Quest?

Marthy Watson & Joan Cassidy
Junior Curriculum: Pre-texts launch a dramatic world in two junior drama units.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Dr Rachael Jacobs
Assessment Experiences in Senior Secondary Drama This article was published in Drama Queensland Says FORTY AND FABULOUS, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 40, 2017.

Why Drama Makes Us Smart: Refusing to Let Drama Become Invisible in Schools

Dr Susan Chapman
This article was published in Drama Queensland Says ELEVATE, Journal of Queensland Drama Educators, Volume 45.

Year 8/9 Unit: Sounds Funny

This section of the unit flows on from a physical comedy unit, in which the conventions of comedy have been unpacked and explored.

Year 9 Drama Acting Boot Camp

Charlene McMenamin
As part of a semester-long unit exploring ‘the work that actors do’.