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Online Professional Development Workshop for Educators: “Bringing Shakespeare to Life in Your Classroom with Dr. Nick Walton”

November 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Zoom Workshop, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 am ET

Are you an educator looking to bring the Bard to life in your classroom? The ESU is thrilled to announce this professional development workshop open to teachers participating in the National Shakespeare Competition, TLab, or any of the ESU’s education programs. Led by renowned Shakespeare scholar Dr. Nick Walton live via Zoom from Stratford-upon-Avon, this online session will help educators find fresh, engaging ways to introduce Shakespeare to students. 

Dr. Walton is the Shakespeare Courses Development Manager for Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK.  He has decades of experience making Shakespeare accessible, relevant, and fun for modern students. In this one-hour session, Dr. Walton will share hands-on techniques and insights into Shakespeare’s world, giving teachers the tools to spark students’ curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of his timeless works.

This workshop is ideal for high school English and drama educators, particularly those participating in the ESU National Shakespeare Competition. Participants in this online workshop may earn Professional Development credits under the New York City Department of Education.

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring a new level of excitement and insight into your teaching!

Free