At the National Arts Centre
The NAC also offers tools for educators, including skill-building workshops, online study guides (through www.artsalive.ca), professional development workshops and information nights for teachers led by NAC artistic directors and producers.
February 29, 2012 at 9:00am
COST: $84.75
To register and for payment information contact karen.gilodo@nac-cna.ca / 613-947-7000 ext.522 (toll free: 1-866-850-2787 ext. 522)
Join us for an engaging, thought provoking and creative day-long PD workshop!
Suzanne Keeptwo (Métis) will draw upon her expertise as a Dramatic Arts & Native Studies teacher, and facilitator of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training, to conduct an experiential workshop for teachers of Drama, English, Native Studies, History, Art, etc. This learning workshop is intended to better enable teachers to implement the Ontario Ministry of Education’s First Nations, Metis & Inuit Educational Policy. It will also deepen their understanding of Aboriginal identity, history, culture, and worldview. NAC English Theatre Acting Company members are also invited to be guest speakers during the workshop.
April 10, 2012 at 4:30pm
COST: FREE for all teachers
Junior, Intermediate and Secondary School teachers are invited to attend a workshop led by a National Ballet dance educator. This workshop will focus on incorporating dance into their classrooms using brain-compatible concepts and dynamic movement learning. Resources are available to teachers to continue exploring dance as an art form and the various ways it can be used to enhance learning in the classroom.