Paul Bateson

Secondary Drama PGCE Lead, University of Huddersfield, UK

Workshop Information:

Paul will explore how we might harness a story-based pedagogy to enhance delivery of PSHEE / Citizenship and other aspects of ‘hidden curriculum’ across KS2-5. 

This session shares innovative research and practice into how dispositional learning and creative pedagogy can foster wellbeing and creativity among pupils.

Paul will demonstrate practically in a model lesson with colleagues how using dramatic pedagogy; and use of narrative and context in curriculum design and implementation, can teach PSHEE, and nurture, value and promote  dispositions; such as agency, care, creativity, collaboration, and courage, in our classrooms. 

The session will be optimistic, useful and will offer colleagues ideas to apply to their practice immediately, along with substantial research to support advocacy 

Drawing on case study examples from his 15+ years in Education including:  

•        ongoing work with Chol Theatre Imaginary Communities project in primary schools; 

•        previous action research for MA (Education) on Mantle of the Expert in secondary schools  

•        current research as an initial teacher educator into using Drama across curriculum areas and dispositional learning

Session Outcomes:

In this session we will draw on practical examples and activities, discussion, and planning time. 

Practical ideas for using dramatic pedagogy to nurture social development and deliver PSHEE.

Introduction to the research around Creative Dispositions and Drama Pedagogy.

Biography:

Paul has been a Drama teacher in schools for 15+ years, and completed MA (Education) with focus on dramatic pedagogy – ‘Mantle of the expert’, 

He now works as Secondary Drama PGCE lead at University of Huddersfield, UK.

He is a practitioner / researcher for Chol Theatre, in residence at a primary school delivering a teacher development involving model lessons, co-planning, and staff CPD.

He writes for the British Journal Educational Studies, Drama and Theatre, and National Drama.

Across his roles, Paul is currently researching the benefits of Drama Pedagogy in schools.