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.
What's My Process? - Character Development with Hayden Tee
Hayden Tee is a New Zealand actor, singer, and makeup artist. In this video he shares his process for developing a character in a role.
Year-10 Assessment Exemplar
A sample assessment document for a drama performance task for Year 10 students based on the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll.
Reconsideration of Grades
A sample document to assist in the reconsideration of a grade for a student in Drama Class.
Managing Assessment in Drama
This resource assists kaiako in managing assessment in Drama, including the importance of valid and fair assessment, the use of assessment criteria, and tips for managing assessment in junior classes.
Delivering a National Qualification NCEA
This resource provides information on assessment policies, responsibilities, available standards, assessment tasks, and adapting tasks for NCEA.
Planning your Courses
The document focuses on planning courses and teaching and learning programs in a drama department.
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.
Academic Writing Zoom Workshop by Claire Coleman
This video resource is for kaiako wishing to submit academic writing to blogs, journals and articles eg NZCER, ADEM, NJ: Drama Australia Journal. These workshops were produced by Dr Claire Coleman for Drama NZ in 2023.
Conversations with Patrice Baldwin
Video interview with Patrice Baldwin (world leading Drama educator, UK) Drama for Writing in the Primary Classroom
A Conversation with Julie Dunn Video
Video interview with Julie Dunn Associate Professor of Drama and Applied Theatre at Griffith University, Australia. De-Mystifying Process Drama in the Primary Classroom
The Well - Video
A story adventure integrating drama, literacy and visual art. Two communities living in a parallel world share a precious resource. This units provides an opportunity to explores themes of treaties and agreements. Best for years 5-10.