St Mary’s University School of Education is delighted to offer a brand new CPD course for primary practitioners looking to enhance their delivery of the expressive arts curriculum.
This workshop explores the value of the expressive arts as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. Hands on workshops led by subject specialists will explore how children’s literature can create a starting point for the development of discrete skills in music, art, and drama.
There will also be opportunities to discuss how these subjects support children’s wellbeing, engagement in learning, and increased attainment across the curriculum.
The upcoming Government Curriculum Review promises to deliver "a broader curriculum so that children ...do not miss out on subjects such as music, art...and drama" (DfE, 2024). These workshops will support development and delivery of an arts rich curriculum. This course is delivered by Carolyn Hopkins, Susannah Robert, and Kathy Bor, experts in primary drama, music, and art.
The School of Education offers longstanding excellence in professional learning, which is affirmed by our reputation for education degrees, active research centres, and 'outstanding' delivery of initial teacher education.
Date and time
One whole day session delivered in person on Friday 6th June between 9.00am-3.30pm.
Location
The course will be delivered at St Mary's University, Twickenham.
Price
The full course cost is £210.
Content
This course will allow you to reflect on how the expressive arts can be utilised to promote high quality delivery of these important subjects in your school.
Workshops will include:
- sustainable printmaking in art
- listening skills and composition in music
- drama strategies for social and emotional learning.
Through completing this short course, you will:
- develop a range of stategies to deliver the expressive arts in the primary classroom
- increase your understanding of how the arts and wellbeing relate to each other
- build confidence in your planning and delivery of drama, music, and art.
You will have access to teaching resources for the duration of your course, which will support you in returning to your classroom practice.
Requirements
To enrol on this short course, you must be a teacher, teaching assistant or curriculum leader in a primary school.
Award
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance from St Mary’s University.
Book your place now
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses Team: