Have you ever had the opportunity to watch your child’s teacher actually teach a lesson in class at school? The vast majority will probably say ‘no’.
It is not often that schools will invite parents to watch their child being taught and the educational reasons for teaching certain elements explained in detail. The only interaction that most parents have is at a formal parents evening where they will have a short meeting with the child’s class teacher and find out about their progress.
For most teachers, they couldn't even contemplate the thought of having a class filled with parents watching them teach a lesson. Many teachers find it hard enough to have another teacher in the class or the school inspector but to have a whole class of parents would be probably one of their worst nightmares.
At the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy this is very different! We so believe in our amazing methods of teaching drama that our teachers are only too happy to show the educational aspects of drama to build self-esteem and self-confidence. Parents Days allow parents to check on their particular child’s progress and to ascertain whether they are enjoying learning. The also can see how the Academy’s world famous programme works first hand.
The teachers in the Academy are always teaching alongside other people including the principal and other members of staff, so they are really used to people watching them implement the curriculum. By doing so, and the interaction with other teachers, they show great confidence in front of parents and enjoy showing their own amazing creative skills. It is a win-win situation for both teachers and children as we all grow in confidence.
From the Academy’s side, we believe that the more opportunities that we give children to perform in front of parents, the easier and more natural communication becomes. To be an effective communicator is probably one of the greatest skills we can learn.
Children in the Academy always perform in an annual production near the end of the year. This even further enhances their overall public speaking and acting ability and so the process of development continues.
It is not often that schools will invite parents to watch their child being taught and the educational reasons for teaching certain elements explained in detail. The only interaction that most parents have is at a formal parents evening where they will have a short meeting with the child’s class teacher and find out about their progress.For most teachers, they couldn't even contemplate the thought of having a class filled with parents watching them teach a lesson. Many teachers find it hard enough to have another teacher in the class or the school inspector but to have a whole class of parents would be probably one of their worst nightmares.
At the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy this is very different! We so believe in our amazing methods of teaching drama that our teachers are only too happy to show the educational aspects of drama to build self-esteem and self-confidence. Parents Days allow parents to check on their particular child’s progress and to ascertain whether they are enjoying learning. The also can see how the Academy’s world famous programme works first hand.
The teachers in the Academy are always teaching alongside other people including the principal and other members of staff, so they are really used to people watching them implement the curriculum. By doing so, and the interaction with other teachers, they show great confidence in front of parents and enjoy showing their own amazing creative skills. It is a win-win situation for both teachers and children as we all grow in confidence.From the Academy’s side, we believe that the more opportunities that we give children to perform in front of parents, the easier and more natural communication becomes. To be an effective communicator is probably one of the greatest skills we can learn.
Children in the Academy always perform in an annual production near the end of the year. This even further enhances their overall public speaking and acting ability and so the process of development continues.
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