Resources for the New Theatre Teacher
These resources are perfect for the theatre teacher who is just starting out, or for any teacher looking for some new ideas.
Professional Learning
Webinars
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 04/02/2024
This webinar is designed for new theater teachers navigating their first year in the field. Gain essential insights on managing classroom dynamics, fostering student engagement, and learning how to prevent burnout while maintaining a fulfilling career in theater education. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey as a confident and effective theater teacher!
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- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 03/07/2024
This webinar will explore how the design of your season can fulfill many of your goals. Participants will walk away with a blueprint for getting community buy in to your theatre program to take your program to the next level.
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- Non-member - $49
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 02/07/2024
Classroom management. We all need it, but what does it entail? This webinar will explore some different approaches on how to build relationships and utilize different strategies to create classroom rapport.
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- Non-member - $49
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- Thespian - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 01/26/2024
This interactive work session will take participants through the process of reflecting on their core values as they embark on the task of curriculum mapping for their theatre classroom. The session will walk participants through building units of study, while utilizing backward mapping, identifying skill-based theatre instruction, writing lines of inquiry, developing assessments both formative and summative in alignment with National Core Arts theatre standards. This session is a great for the veteran teacher looking to refresh their curriculum and the new teacher starting the process.
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- Non-member - $49
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- Thespian - Free!
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Courses
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Contains 32 Component(s), Includes Certificate Recorded On: 09/28/2020
Learn to tap into effective business practices to ensure sustainability and make your job easier.
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- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Thespian - Free!
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
This mini course explores the EdTA Core values and their use in creating a classroom culture which values excellence, inclusion and caring. Strive for excellence- work together - People matter- Be the person you want to work with - life lessons you can use everyday with your students.
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- Non-member - $19.95
- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Thespian - Free!
- Professional Member - Free!
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Developing standards-based curriculum doesn't have to mean starting your lessons from scratch. Learn how to align your teaching material with the National Core Arts Standards and your state standards, following a case study of curriculum mapping in a High School setting. Length: 60 minutes.
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- Non-member - $49
- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Thespian - Free!
- Professional Member - Free!
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Developing standards-based curriculum doesn't have to mean starting your lessons from scratch. Learn how to align your teaching material with the National Core Arts Standards and your state standards, following a case study of early childhood learning in a multi-grade setting.
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- Non-member - $49
- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Thespian - Free!
- Professional Member - Free!
- EDTA Staff - Free!
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Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Certificate
Practice looking at student work to evaluate learning while participating in community discussions to examine the process. Boost your skills in fifteen to twenty minutes.
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- Non-member - Free!
- Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Junior Thespian Troupe Director - Free!
- Thespian - Free!
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Resources for Curriculum & Assessment
Elementary
Sample Lesson Plan: Kindergarten shared by the Hershey Area Playhouse
Sample SEL Embedded Theatre Lesson Plan: "Why Bears Have Short Tales" - Grades 1-2 - by Elizabeth Bowman
Sample Lesson Plan: Exploring Characters Through Creative Dramatics Lesson - Grade 5 shared by Heather Cameron, Caitlin Boerner, and Megan Baird
Sample SEL Embedded Theatre Lesson Plan - "Truth About Me Character Mapping" by Joshua Rashon Streeter
Middle Grades
High School
Curriculum Maps
Educator Support Materials
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR TECH DIRECTORS: New to your stage? This Technical Theatre Educator's Manual offers detailed advice on some of the most common tech theatre tasks you may encounter.
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For EdTA MEMBERS only - the Social and Emotional Lesson Plan Library
Over 150 lesson plans with social and emotional learning skills demonstrated and baked in to the instruction. Learn how to offer your students important life skills of sel awareness, social awareness, self management, responsible decision making and relationship skills as a part of theatre instruction.
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