Alice is experienced in leading workshops for children and adults in a range of settings and has been a particularly popular speaker at VATE (Victorian Association of Teachers of English) conferences and currently runs seminars for Teacher Training Australia Areas of expertise include:
Professional Development for English/Literature teachers on a range of topics such as teaching poetry, delivering Shakespeare units of work imaginatively, teaching writing and teaching the novel.
Highly creative workshops for children on writing poetry and imaginative prose - suitable for primary and secondary students.
Workshops for VCE students on set texts and developing skills in the analysis of language in persuasive texts with particular reference to the examination.
Alice has often produced tailored workshops to suit the needs of particular schools. If you would like to discuss professional development suitable for your workplace please contact her at alice.white@me.com
'Lots of information and great to have things to take away... Heaps of hands on experience of the activities to help us reproduce them really helped.'
'Terrific ideas, practical across all levels.'
'Wonderfully comprehensive, great resources, lots of fun!'
'Her pack and activities modelled were invaluable. So many great ideas!'
Comments from participants at session at VATE Conference (Victorian Association of Teaching)
'Thank you for the poetry workshop you taught at our school last week. The students who attended described it as, 'a wonderful and enjoyable learning experience' and, ' a great way to spend a morning.'. Again thank you for your inspiring work with the students.'
Marilyn Hardy Brunswick Secondary College