Updated 7.17.24
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top-down structures , we aim to move away from molding students into mere replicas of ourselves through feedback . Instead , we focus on fostering autonomy and nurturing their unique artistic growth .
Examining Root Causes of Power to Develop Responsive Learning Communities Tracks : High School , PreK-8 , Research / Scholarship Presenters : Joshua Rashon Streeter , Julia Cuppy , Joselyn Ludtke & Martin Rodriguez Location : Lucerne 3 ( Lucerne Level ) – Swissotel Chicago
An effective and engaged space for adult learning influences and informs teaching practice with youth . A dynamic , supportive , and critical space allows educators and teaching artists to develop craft , stretch and explore , engage and persist , observe , and reflect ( Harvard Project Zero , 2003 ), specifically when embedding new equity practices in the classroom . Together , we will explore : What power is at play in educational spaces ? How does this impact professional learning and ignite or stunt growth in personal pedagogical practice ? How can creating a responsive , brave , and democratic space for adult learners ( teachers and teaching artists ) develop and sustain Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning ( Muhammad , 2023 )? Utilizing a framework for embedding Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning ( Muhammad , 2023 ), this session asks conference attendees to develop a plan to embed equity , diversity , and inclusion strategies into their classrooms using Participatory Action Research ( PAR ). PAR uses inquiry to identify a problem of practice in the classroom , insert different strategies / approaches in the curriculum to alter / impact the student experience , analyze the student data collected , and then identify how the project shifted pedagogical practice and name elements to consistently and pervasively weave into all classes . In this workshop , you will learn about the Connected Arts Network , a national model for teacher action rooted in National Theatre Standards , EDI ( Equity , Diversity , and Inclusion ), and SEL ( Social-Emotional Learning ), and hear examples of theatre teachers ' PAR projects . Additionally , session attendees will participate in a wondering workshop to develop their own inquiry questions related to EDI and engage in two PLC protocols to develop critical analysis , teacher autonomy , and reflection . Finally , you will leave with some foundational skills , strategies , or approaches to embed in your professional learning spaces that focus on “ understanding the dynamics rooted in issues of power , and do things which counter them ” ( Adair & Howell , 2001 ).
First , Then , Last : Visuals and Transitions for Your Neurospicy Drama Classroom Tracks : Early Childhood , High School , PreK-8 , Youth Theatre Presenter : Sam Mauceri Location : Currents ( Concourse ) – Swissotel Chicago
You teach theatre , you want to engage neurodiverse learners , but you ' re not sure where to start . Sound familiar ? In this interactive anti-ableist workshop , you ' ll leave with tangible tools and strategies to support your entire classroom in making theatre magic .
SPARK : Giving Youth the " Keys to the Theatre " Tracks : PreK-8 , Professional Theatre , Youth Theatre Presenters : Molly Bunder , Rejinal Simon & Members of the 2024 SPARK Youth Curator Team Location : Lucerne 1 & 2 ( Lucerne Level ) – Swissotel Chicago
Are you a fan of empowering youth ? Want to meet some young people who have been put in the driver ’ s seat of a vibrant artist-in-residence program in Chicago ? Come join Filament Theatre to talk about SPARK ! Filament Theatre invites you to learn about SPARK and meet some of the young curators and learn their part in the process in Filament ’ s SPARK program . SPARK is Filament ’ s artist-in-residence program that is curated by young people , for young people , and made with the participation of young people . SPARK has two primary goals : 1 ) To educate and empower youth to curate a season of new art for their community , and 2 ) To invest in historically undervalued artists creating new work for youth . Since its inception in 2021 , SPARK has met these goals by supporting 9 artistic residencies resulting in 4 new plays for young audiences , 1 educational video game , 1 mural , and 3 immersive installations . Nearly 50 young Chicagoans in grades 3 - 8 have received hands-on and in-depth training as they curate art through the lens of equity , and over 500 young people and