We believe that ...
- specific Drama & Dance knowledge, skills and values are critical for learning at all levels of education in Ontario.
- Drama & Dance as art forms and as processes of learning facilitate essential learning outcomes and support integration of the curriculum.
- all teachers must experience in-depth pre-service and in-service training in educational Drama and/or Dance both as subjects and as vehicles for integrated and cross-curricular studies to be effective.
- it is essential for Drama & Dance teachers to develop partnerships with the educational and artistic communities and with the public.
Our goal, as stated in our by-laws, is to "encourage and support the development of drama and dance in education in Ontario".
To do this, we ...
- promote strong arts education in schools and communities across Ontario.
- provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among those involved in drama and dance in education.
- provide leadership and advocacy in drama and dance in education.
- provide professional development in those involved in drama and dance in education.
- cooperate with existing arts agencies and education organizations.
To accomplish these goals and objectives, we focus on ...
- a WEBSITE with resources, lesson plans, links to arts organizations, and more.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS including conferences, workshops, and webinars for drama and dance educators to network and enhance their practice.
- FORUMS like our Facebook groups to network with other educators and seek support and feedback on instructional practice.
- DIGITAL CONTENT, PANEL DISCUSSIONS and CODE CONVERSATIONS featuring practical pedagogy, political and cultural discussions available through our Youtube Channel and other social media.