ASPA Education Teacher Professional Development Workshops
All new content in 2024!
Building the capacity of specialist and classroom teachers is a focus for ASPA Education. As passionate educators, we believe in equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver vibrant and sustainable performing arts programs in their schools.
“Positive, inclusive and highly interactive! I walked away with a GIANT bags of tricks and amazing methodology to bring into my classrooms and choirs! Super grateful for today!” – Ramona Ponting, Waverley Christian College
“I loved the positive energy from the presenters and I have walked away feeling inspired and energised for school.” – Sylvia Petrovska, Templestowe Heights PS
Performing Arts Content Booster
Are you looking to boost or refresh your performing arts content for Semester 2? Let us re-stock your teacher tool-kit at this practical, hands on day where we will equip you with a wide range of brand new resources that will engage students of all ages and abilities.
Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers, casual relief teachers and pre-service teachers
Content:
- Music in the Classroom – greeting songs, transition songs, action songs and creative musical activities to engage students
- Team Building Activities – Fun and energising theatre-based activities designed to promote imagination, teamwork, focus and confidence
- Movement Activities and Dance – Warm up, stretch and learn a fun and easy dance routine to teach your class
- Incorporating classroom instruments – songs, activities and creative ways to include basic hand percussion into your classroom.
Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.
ADELAIDE
Friday August 9
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Rachel Burke and Maddison Apacible
NESA Elective PD (Sydney only): This PD meets Standard Descriptors 6.2.2 and 7.4.2 and can contribute 5 hours towards Elective PD at the Proficient Teacher career stage. You will receive a certificate upon completion.
SYDNEY
Friday August 9
9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: St John’s Anglican Church, North Ryde
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea & lunch
Presenters: Fiona Ulrick and Shelley Moore
Past Teacher PD workshops in 2024 have included:
- Start or Revive your School Choir
- Show-Stopping School Concerts
- Performing Arts Content Booster
Our 2025 Teacher PD Workshops will be posted later this year.
Cancellation Policy
Please ensure you are in good health before attending the workshop. Should you be unwell then we ask that you do not attend the workshop, and we will instead issue you with a full refund upon notification to aspaed@aspagroup.com.au
Duration
6 hours
Cost
$195 per workshop
Features
Practical ideas, activities and
routines for the classroom
Experienced facilitators
Supporting resource booklet
Outcomes
Learn skills that are readily
transferred to the classroom
Meet other teachers
Share ideas and experiences