Teacher Training
“Honestly, I feel this course saved my life! A real lifesaver and proper professional help that you wouldn’t receive anywhere else.”
“The information is clear, concise, inspirational and it’s lovely to learn with such a great bunch of supportive people!”
About
Our range of training workshops on preparing students for LAMDA Exams suit new and experienced drama teachers. Teacher-training workshops at The Playing Space provide valuable insights into the LAMDA exams syllabus and plenty of teaching tips, as well as sound business advice.
Content
Sessions include a thorough run-down of the syllabus for LAMDA Performance and Commmunications exams; a brilliant guide to teaching drama to young children; and an exploration of the Knowledge section at higher levels (Grades 6–8). All workshops include of ideas for warm-ups, exercises and games, and suggestions for own-choice pieces.
Opportunity
Our courses offer a wonderful opportunity for teachers working in different parts of the country to come together and share ideas, experiences, and insights about preparing students for LAMDA Exams. You will join our ever-growing network of drama teachers regularly exchanging ideas on social media.
Is It For Me?
Some teachers at workshops are at the beginning of their career. Others are interested in adding LAMDA to what they already provide but don’t know how the exams work. Others already enter students for LAMDA exams but want guidance on the latest syllabus changes. Whatever your level of experience, we tailor our workshops to cover your needs.
RECORDINGS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
I’d definitely go on a course with Gabi Maddocks who is a guru of all things LAMDA.
Hannah U
Courses run by The Playing Space are fantastic – that’s where I started.
Jeni Anne B
Gabi Maddocks is the daddy!
Darren P
(All on the LAMDA Teachers Facebook Group.)
Discounts available:
2 videos: 5% discount
3 videos: 10% discount
4 videos: 15% discount
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING LAMDA EXAMS
Cost: £95.00
So you want to be a LAMDA teacher? Here’s where to get started!
Includes:
- 2.5 hour recording available for 1 month
- Full resource pack which is yours to keep
- Feedback on your answers to the end of course quiz
- A certificate of training once those answers have been received and checked
- An invitation to join our exclusive Teacher Trainees Facebook Group
- One month’s free subscription to Gabi’s Speech and Drama Community – a wealth of materials, resources, and information
We will cover the following areas:
- what to have in place before you get started
- what materials you will need to buy
- how LAMDA exams are structured into Levels and Grades
- an outline of the Acting, Devising, Verse and Prose and Speaking in Public syllabi
- working on example materials from the LAMDA Anthologies
- working on example materials from other sources
- how to match the right exam to the right student
- how long to prepare
- how to enter students for exams
Deep Dive into LAMDA Acting Exams 2024–2029
Cost: £70.00
Includes:
- 1.5 hour recording available for 1 month
- Full resource pack which is yours to keep
- Feedback on your answers to the end of course quiz
- A certificate of training once those answers have been received and checked
- An invitation to join our exclusive Teacher Trainees Facebook Group
- One month’s free subscription to Gabi’s Speech and Drama Community – a wealth of materials, resources, and information
We will cover the following areas:
- a clarification of LAMDA’s statement regarding problems with Acting Anthology vol 5, and what this means for teachers
- warm up games and focus exercises
- the fundamentals of the acting syllabus 2024–2029
- key differences between the old and new syllabus
- solo, combined and duologue acting – pros and cons
- what to prepare and how long it should take
- helpful exercises to use when working on pieces
Deep Dive into LAMDA Verse and Prose Exams 2024–2029
Cost: £70.00
Includes:
- 1.5 hour recording available for 1 month
- Full resource pack which is yours to keep
- Feedback on your answers to the end of course quiz
- A certificate of training once those answers have been received and checked
- An invitation to join our exclusive Teacher Trainees Facebook Group
- One month’s free subscription to Gabi’s Speech and Drama Community – a wealth of materials, resources, and information
We will cover the following areas:
- a clarification of LAMDA’s statement regarding problems with Verse and Prose Anthology vol. 20, and what this means for teachers
- vocal warm ups and exercises to improve clarity
- the fundamentals of the Verse and Prose Syllabus 2024–2029
- key differences between the old and new syllabus
- teaching ideas so support learners
- sight reading
- the Knowledge Section – how to prepare model answers
- where to find own choice materials
Deep Dive into LAMDA Speaking In Public Exams 2024–2029
Cost: £70.00
Includes:
- 1.5 hour recording available for 1 month
- Full resource pack which is yours to keep
- Feedback on your answers to the end of course quiz
- A certificate of training once those answers have been received and checked
- An invitation to join our exclusive Teacher Trainees Facebook Group
- One month’s free subscription to Gabi’s Speech and Drama Community – a wealth of materials, resources, and information
We will cover the following areas:
- classroom games and exercises to build public speaking skills
- the fundamentals of the Speaking in Public Syllabus 2024–2029
- key differences between the old and new syllabus
- the Knowledge Section
- the Conversation
- how to prepare speeches
- using notecards
- visual aids
- impromptu public speaking
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Publications
We have put some of our fantastic teaching ideas into print. Visit our Books page to find out more about our teaching books, scripts and resource packs.
Don’t take our word for it…
Here are just a few of the comments we’ve received from people who have attended our workshops:
I wanted to thank and congratulate you on the excellent training day. You are doing incredible things in a very beautiful setting. It was so interesting and reassuring meeting you and the other teachers. The baffled soul I was when I began all this is feeling a lot better!
The enjoyment, confidence and knowledge has come flooding back… it’s given me loads of ideas for my drama clubs. You are one of the best Drama Teachers I have met (and I have observed many over my 11 years of inspections!) and the very best Teacher Trainer. It’s been a real privilege learning from you.
Gabi takes you through the Knowledge section of the Medal exams in a clear and concise way. You are given a booklet and are guided through, which means note-taking is a minimum. Examples are given and practical exercises for the group to do as well. It’s a day full of valuable information and fun!
The course was very, very good value for money and I would definitely attend any others that you offer.
This was a fantastic course, well worth the money, and I highly recommend it.
Thanks so much – I really found the workshop inspirational. Another great day and I look forward to more.
I would definitely recommend this course. You come away with a clear structured approach and understanding of Medal level grades. A huge confidence boost!
An excellent afternoon! The session was really informative, clearly presented and covered all aspects required to start teaching the LAMDA Exams syllabus. I left feeling inspired and confident that I now have the knowledge I need to start up my own classes.
This course is fantastic – I’d been really nervous about tackling the Medals, but feel way more confident now.
Please note that the teacher training sessions listed on this page are not endorsed by LAMDA.