Conferences
These are national conferences on Professor Dorothy Heathcote’s dramatic-based system for learning for all teachers, headteachers and others interested in innovative approaches to learning.
Changing Minds – the Power of the Imagination The NATD annual Conference
Have you booked your place for the National Association for the Teaching of Drama’s conference yet? It’s your chance, at the start of term, to gain new ideas, meet like-minded people and hear the greatest experts in the field of educational drama – including Dorothy Heathcote herself. A great weekend in the heart of Oxford.
2-4 October 2009 – Oriel College, Oxford
New Zealand – Waikato Conference
This page contains documents, reports and resources from the first International Mantle of the Expert conference held at Waikato University in Hamilton, New Zealand from August 27th to the 30th, 2009.
National Mantle of the Expert Conference – Abergavenny, Wales – SOLD OUT
Gwent Theatre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Monday November 2nd 2009
For the first time the national mantle of the expert conference will be hosted in Wales. This is an introductory conference with keynotes from Dr. Dorothy Heathcote and Luke Abbott. It will suit teachers, school leaders, senior managers and those with responsibility for curriculum development in primary schools. Based on practical classroom practice, there will be an emphasis on developing meaningful, engaging and challenging experiences for children’s learning.
Feedback from the Malvern Mantle of the Expert Conference
The following evaluations came from teachers, school leaders and educators attending the June 19th, 2009 conference in Malvern, Worcestershire…
Malvern Conference 19th June, 2009
Friday 19th June, 2009 – the National Mantle of the Expert conference hosted at the Abbey Hotel, Malvern, Worcestershire.
The documents on this page include Luke Abbot’s keynote address and resources from the planning workshop.
National Association for the Teaching of Drama Annual Conference 2009 Changing Minds – the Power of the Imagination
6.00 pm Friday 2nd October – 3.00 pm Sunday 4th October 2009 at Oriel College in Oxford.
This year’s conference deals directly with the belief that the teacher has the power to mould and change minds and that this responsibility must be taken seriously.
We are delighted to include amongst our keynote speakers Dorothy Heathcote (President of natd) and Paul Howard-Jones from the University of Bristol’s Graduate School of Education.
A Creative Curriculum for Living Conference
Kingstone School of Creativity
Practically explore with colleagues how we can engage young people in the curriculum and make learning relevant, meaningful and fun. Relevant to anyone interested in revolutionising curriculum, reducing disaffection, inspiring learners and enabling deep learning.
International Mantle of the Expert Conference Website
Visit the new conference website for more information on the August International Mantle of the Expert conference – Weaving Our Stories – to be held at the WEL Energy Academy of Performing Arts at The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2009
Newcastle PGCE Resources
These articles are recommended in support of the Newcastle University Primary PGCE Feb. 2009 – Curriculum Innovation Conference
Mantle of the Expert Conference, Malvern, Worcestershire – SOLD OUT
The Abbey Hotel, Malvern, Worcestershire
Friday June 19th, 2009
9:30 to 16:00
This conference on Professor Dorothy Heathcote’s dramatic-based system for learning is for all teachers, headteachers and others interested in innovative approaches to learning. The conference will feature a keynote address from Dr. Heathcote and practical workshop led by her and other national and international experts.