Resource Library
Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.
End of Year Term 3-4 Checklist
A checklist of tasks to be completed at the end of the school year for a drama department.
Working as a Sole Charge HOD/TIC
Advice and suggestions for drama teachers who are working alone as the HOD or teacher in charge TIC of drama.
Working as A Head of Faculty
Advice and strategies for working as the Head of Faculty or Learning Area.
Bicultural Inclusion
This document is about the importance of bi-cultural inclusion and the integration of Māori values and tikanga in educational settings, specifically in the context of teaching and drama departments.
Budgeting for your Department
Advice and tips for managing a budget as a head of drama department.
Building a Drama Department
A simple guide to building a drama departmement, including essential tools and facilities, and creating a staff culture.
Registration And Re-Certification: Frequently Asked Questions
The document is about registration and re-certification for teachers and provides frequently asked questions and guidance on evidence and reflection.
Holding a restorative Conversation
This is a resource for creating a strong culture of communication and understanding in a drama department, including meeting structure, rights and responsibilities, and dealing with conflict.
Creating a Strong Culture of Communication and Understanding in Your Department
A guide to creating a strong culture of communication and understanding in your department.
Exam Prep - Terminology Game
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.
Introduction to Improvisation
Introduce students to the beginning principles of improvisation. Best suited to Year 9.
Matariki Resources
A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.
Star Fishes Unit
This drama unit is based on the traditional Māori legend of The Star Fishes. Ākonga are encouraged to explore the characters in the story and the relationships and tensions between them.
Intergalactic - Integrated Unit.
"This unit is designed to be a story adventure using drama as the vehicle for learning by integrating drama, literacy, visual art, science and technology. Students are positioned as 'Space Specialists' tasked with helping a character lost in a Solar System. A wonderful interplay between technology and creativity absorbs students into this story. "