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.
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.
Theatre Form
Theatre Form resources explore, historical and social context, themes, features, techniques, and technologies associated with a particular Form, along with some quintessential quotes.
Exam Prep - Character and Role
These resources assist in planning lessons for "Character and Role."
Exam Prep - Director Activity
This resource helps ākonga to unpack the directorial decisions made in a performance, when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Technology Design
This resource helps ākonga to unpack the design of a performance, when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Director and Designer Concepts Presentation
This resource supports ākonga to unpack both the Director and Designers concept when they see theatre.
Exam Prep - Lighting Revision Template
This resource is to support revision when ākonga see theatre.
Exam Prep - Theatre Technology Teacher Instructions
This resource unpacks how you use the "Theatre Technology" resources when planning your lessons.
Exam Prep - Well Chosen Evidence Flowchart
Use the flowchart below to help you construct a written answer for Part (B) and/or Part (C) of a practice exam paper.
Exam Prep - Descriptions Activity Infographic
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.
Exam Prep - Terminology Game
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.