Drama is an exciting and challenging subject, which can benefit learners in a whole range of areas. Drama activities can provide an outlet for self-expression as well as improving the skills of cooperation and organisation. It is also an excellent vehicle for exploring topics from across the curriculum and can easily be linked with subjects such as English, History and PSHE. This practical course will introduce the non-specialist to a range of techniques and resources that can be used in a number of contexts across key stages 3 and 4. It will cover lesson structure, approaches to devised drama and working with text and dialogue. For those wishing to present drama work to an audience the course will also provide an introduction to production processes. Who should attend? This course is aimed at those involved in the teaching of drama who are not subject specialists. This course may also be of interest to those who are keen to incorporate practical drama activities in their own lessons as well as anyone wishing to become involved in extra curricular drama / performing arts activities in their centre.