Dive deep into the fascinating world of social psychology with our comprehensive Social Influence Resource Pack. Designed for educators, students, and enthusiasts of psychology, this resource pack provides an extensive exploration of the mechanisms and effects of social influence, including conformity, obedience, and resistance. Each section is thoughtfully crafted to enhance understanding and encourage critical analysis of how social forces shape individual and group behaviour. Suitable for all Psychology exam boards. **Contents Include: **What is Social Influence?, Types of Conformity, Internalisation, Identification, Compliance, Conformity Explanation, Informational Social Influence, Normative Social Influence, Variables Affecting Conformity, Asch’s Conformity Experiment, Social Roles - Zimbardo, Agentic State Theory, Legitimacy of Authority, Situational Variables Affecting Obedience, Milgram’s Obedience Study, The Authoritarian Personality, Resistance to Social Influence, Minority Influence, Social Change.

Studying Jacques Lecoq’s methods provides drama students with a comprehensive approach to physical theatre that emphasizes body movement and expressive potential. Lecoq’s teachings encourage creativity and improvisation, essential for developing a unique artistic voice. His focus on physical expression helps actors become more versatile and dynamic, capable of conveying complex emotions and stories through their bodies alone. **Contents Include: **Biography, Influences, École Internationale, Neutral Mask, Le Jeu, Elements & Materials, Larval Masks, Character Masks, Seven Levels of Tension, Dynamics of Movement, Mime, Movement Analysis, Chorus, Space & Tempo, Clowning, Animal Study, Animal Study - Exploration, Collective Creation, Expression & Key Quotes.

The 30x PE Ball Games Resource Pack is an innovative and comprehensive collection explicitly designed for Physical Education teachers looking to invigorate their curriculum with various dynamic and engaging ball games. Tailored to suit students of all ages, this pack contains detailed instructions, objectives, and necessary equipment lists for thirty unique games beyond traditional sports, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and physical fitness. **Original Games Include: **Galaxy Ball Battle, Zombie Dodgeball, Aqua Orb Relay, Meteor Shower, Ultimate Space Ball, Duel at Dawn, Cosmic Collision, Hop Galaxy, Tumbleweed Toss, Blackbeard’s Bounty, Mission: Moon Escape, Neon Night Volley, Quicksand Quandary, Echo Locator, Wizard’s Duel, Sky Castle Siege, Druid’s Grove, Pirate’s Plunder, Volcano Escape, Jungle Expedition, Cyber Dash, Echo Sphere, Galactic Rollers, Temporal Time Warp, Shadow Dancers, Quidditch, Cloud Collectors, Spectral Spirit, Chrono Quest. Key Features: 30 Unique Ball Games: Each game has been carefully crafted to ensure maximum engagement and enjoyment. From the strategic manoeuvres of “Quantum Leap” to the adventurous spirit of “Pirate’s Plunder,” there’s something for every interest and skill level. Easy-to-Follow Guides: Every game includes step-by-step instructions, clear objectives, and suggested variations to accommodate different class sizes, skill levels, and environments. Inclusive Design: Games are designed to be inclusive and adaptable, ensuring students of all abilities can participate and thrive. Educational Benefits: These games promote critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills in addition to physical activity. Equipment Lists: Comprehensive lists of required equipment for each game, with suggestions for everyday classroom items that can serve as substitutes, ensuring teachers can easily prepare without needing specialised gear. Printable Resources: The digital PDF resource can be printed for handouts or a personal copy while teaching outside. Digital Access: You can easily display this resource on electronic SmartBoards or store it on your computer as an accessible PDF file.

Brecht’s techniques and theories offer a unique approach to theatre that inspires critical thinking and social awareness. By learning about Brecht’s methods, such as the Verfremdungseffekt (alienation effect), actors gain tools for creating performances that encourage audiences to engage intellectually with the play rather than merely emotionally. This approach challenges actors to consider their role not just as entertainers but as facilitators of dialogue and thought about societal issues. Additionally, Brecht’s emphasis on non-naturalistic performance techniques broadens an actor’s range and versatility, allowing them to explore various theatrical styles beyond conventional realism. This resource explores how to teach some of Brecht’s most iconic techniques and enables your actors to create their own Brechtian-inspired practical work. Contents Include German Theatre, The Young Brecht, World War I, The Everyman, Brecht’s Inspiration, The Berliner Ensemble, Epic Theatre, Marxism, The Communist Manifesto, Verfremdungseffekt, Teaching Gestus, Mother Courage, War & Society, Exploring Mother Courage, Exploring Placards, Teaching Spass, Exploring Spass, Lehrstücke & ‘The Last Drop’ Lehrstücke. Discover more Drama resources via the Subject Resources website. Search us on Google.

The “Teaching Steven Berkoff Resource Pack” is an invaluable compilation designed to assist educators in introducing the dynamic and influential work of Steven Berkoff to their students. This comprehensive resource pack includes various materials ranging from lesson ideas to workshop outlines and interactive exercises. Each component is crafted to elucidate Berkoff’s unique theatrical style—including his pioneering use of physical theatre, mime, the grotesque, and his narrative explorations through expressive movement—and engage students in practical, hands-on learning experiences. Contents Include: 1950s UK Theatre, The Young Berkoff, Webber Douglas Academy, Kitchen Sink Drama, Introducing Total Theatre, Exploring Total Theatre, Levels of Exaggeration, Teaching Mime, Exploring Mime, The Grotesque, Metamorphosis (Case study), Exploring Kvetch, Essence Machine (Berkoff’s Coffee Shop), Mie, Burdens (Practical exercise), Jo-Ha-Kyu & Principle Terms Glossary. More Drama resources can be found on the Subject Resources website. Visit us by searching on Google.

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Exploring improvisation offers many invaluable skills and benefits. It serves as a playground where spontaneity, creativity, and adaptability thrive, allowing actors to hone their craft in a dynamic and immersive way. Improv enhances the ability to think on one’s feet, fostering quick thinking and the capacity to embrace unexpected challenges with confidence. It nurtures the art of active listening, collaboration, and the courage to take risks, amplifying an actor’s versatility and depth in portraying characters. In this resource pack, we take a closer look at some key techniques and exercises to develop your actors in the classroom. Contents Include Why Improvise?, Spontaneity, Listening, Creativity, Adaptability, Teamwork, Emotional Agility, Storytelling, Blocking, Breaking Character, Physicality, Improvisation Exercises, Word-at-a-time, “Yes, And…”, Props Relay, Genre Switch, Character Walk, Story Circle, Freeze Tag, Press Conference, The Expert, Lesson Plan & Key Quotes. For more of our popular Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

Uta Hagen was a pioneering figure in the acting world, and her insights have had a profound impact on the craft. Her emphasis on deep character exploration, authenticity, and using exercises like the Object Exercise helps actors develop a richer, more nuanced understanding of their characters. By studying Hagen’s techniques, students can improve their acting skills, better connect with the emotions and motivations of their characters, and ultimately deliver more compelling and genuine performances on stage or screen. Her teachings remain highly relevant and valuable for aspiring actors looking to hone their craft. Contents Include: Biography, Substitution, Given Circumstances, Object Exercise, Emotional Preparation, Concentration, Relaxation, Moment Before, Sense Memory, Through-line of Action, Listening, Key Quotes & Lesson Plan. View more popular Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

This resource pack provides practitioner techniques specifically to help pupils explore character development. The resource offers a starting point from which they can delve deeper into new ideas and methods through wider reading. Exploring character development techniques and enhancing awareness of ideas nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as students navigate the nuances of character relationships, conflicts, and transformations. Ultimately, this exploration empowers drama pupils to become more proficient actors and storytellers, enabling them to communicate and connect with audiences on a more profound level. Contents Include: Stanislavski���s Method, Michael Chekhov’s “Psychological Gesture”, Augusto Boal’s “Theatre of the Oppressed”, Anne Bogart’s “Viewpoints”, Jerzy Grotowski’s “Physical Actions”, Jacques Lecoq’s “Corporeal Mime”, Uta Hagen’s “Object Exercises”, Meisner’s “Repetition”, Suzuki Method, Laban Movement Analysis, Jerzy Grotowski’s “Ritual & Poor Theatre”, Brecht’s “Alienation Effect”, Brecht-Weill’s “Song & Music”, Antonin Artaud’s “Theatre of Cruelty”, Peter Brook’s “Empty Space”, Linklater Technique, Fitzmaurice Voicework, Patsy Rodenburg’s “Speaking Shakespeare”, Cicely Berry’s “Vocal Method” & Key Quotes. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

This pack provides an exciting opportunity for your students to take a step into the world of acting for camera in your classroom. The class is tasked with creating their very own theatrical movie trailer for a brand new Hollywood blockbuster. In groups, they will analyse two popular trailers (Top Gun Maverick - Action and Man vs. Bee - Comedy) to learn the techniques professional editors use to engage their target audiences. The teacher can decide whether to have the class produce a staged version or use their phones/camera equipment to produce their trailers. The pack contains useful strategies for both options. Pupils will obtain an awareness of fundamental shooting techniques and additional extension tasks to scaffold learning within and beyond the classroom. Contents include: Introduction, Top Gun Maverick (Action), Man vs. Bee (Comedy), Task Objectives (Staged or Recorded), Explorative Strategies, Creating a Storyboard, Epic vs. Domestic, Pace & Tension, Juxtaposition, Cross-cutting, Flashback, Narration, Soundscape, Learning About Cinematography, iMovie Recording Tips, Close-up, Extreme Close-up, Medium Shot, Long/Wide Shot, Extreme Long/Wide Shot, Angle Shots, High-Angle, Low-Angle, Over the Shoulder, Bird’s Eye, Dutch Angle/Tilt, Extension Tasks, Hey, Producer!, A Night at the Oscars & UK & International Student Film Festivals. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

“That Face” by Polly Stenham explores complex themes, rich character development, emotional depth, and poignant social commentary. The play’s portrayal of addiction, dysfunctional families, and adolescent struggles offers a valuable opportunity for students to analyze human behaviour, connect with characters emotionally, and engage in discussions about relevant societal issues. Polly Stenham’s thought-provoking writing provides a compelling and relatable backdrop for literary and dramatic exploration in the classroom. Contents Include: Plot Summary, Polly Stenham, Character Analysis, Martha, Mia, Izzy, Henry, Key Moments, Mia & Martha’s Confrontation, Mia’s Drug Overdose, Martha’s Emotional Breakdown, Mia’s Intervention, Final Confrontation, Dramatic Techniques, Realism & Naturalism, Monologues, Symbolism, Non-linear Narrative, Repetition, Tension & Conflict, Physicality & Movement, Subtext, Foreshadowing & Emotional Intensity. Plus, two 60-minute lesson plans! Lesson Plan 1 - Exploring “That Face” and Dramatic Techniques of Physicality and Movement Lesson Plan 2 - Exploring “That Face” through Hot Seating For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

Studying comedy is valuable for drama students to enhance their acting skills. Comedy teaches students timing, improvisation, and nuanced delivery, contributing to versatile performances. Understanding comedic techniques helps actors connect with audiences through humour, develop precise physicality, and master the subtleties of expression. By delving into the world of comedy, drama students expand their range and gain insights that enrich their overall acting prowess, enabling them to engage audiences with laughter and emotion. Contents Include: Introduction, Types of Comedy, Slapstick, Satire, Farce, Romantic Comedy, Dark Comedy, Absurdist, Parody, Musical Comedy, Comedy Techniques, Timing & Pacing, Exaggeration, Irony & Incongruity, Wordplay, Repetition, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Surprise, Double Entendre, Physical Comedy Exploration, Introduction to Clowning, Mime Mastery, Exaggerated Gesture Showdown, Improvisational Comedy Exploration, One-line Wonders, Delayed Reaction, Comedy Skit Mashup, Comedy Character Development, Physicality & Voice, Exploring Archetypes, Extreme Obsessions, Animal-Inspired Characters, Structuring Your Comedy & Strategies. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

Studying Greek theatre is vital for drama students as it provides a historical and artistic foundation for their craft. By exploring the works of ancient Greek playwrights and understanding the structure, themes, and techniques employed, students gain invaluable insights into character development, plot construction, and the power of ensemble work. Greek theatre serves as a wellspring of inspiration, nurturing creativity and deepening students’ understanding of the theatrical art form they pursue. Contents Include: Origins of Greek Theatre, Greek Theatre in Society, Greek Theatre in Modern Times, Greek Tragedies, Oedipus, Medea, The Bacchae, Greek Comedies, Lysistrata, The Frogs, Open-air Theatres, Greek Theatre Dramatic Techniques, Chorus, Dialogue & Monologues, Masks, The Three Unities, Catharsis, Dramatic Irony, Stichomythia, Deus ex Machina, Symbolsim, Physicality & Movement, Satire & Parody. Greek Theatre Lesson Plans Lesson 1 - Exploring Greek Theatre: An Introduction Lesson 2 – Creating your own Greek Theatre piece Lesson 3 – Exploring Greek Theatre Chorus Check out more of our Drama resource by visiting, Subject Resources.

This resource contains 10 outstanding one-off Drama lesson plans. Perfect for setting as cover work or a handy resource in your department if you ever need to teach an unexpected lesson! Each lesson has been carefully structured to include lesson objectives, suggested lesson materials, starter activities, main activities, plenary, homework and assessment indicators. Lessons Include: Lesson 1 - Exploring Comedy Lesson 2 - Exploring Shakespeare Lesson 3 - Exploring Physical Theatre (Steven Berkoff) Lesson 4 - Devising (Creating Original Theatre) Lesson 5 - Exploring Thought-Tracking Lesson 6 - Exploring Brecht’s Epic Theatre Lesson 7 - Discovering Clowning Lesson 8 - Script Work Lesson 9 - Lighting & Sound Design Lesson 10 - Tension States (Jacques Le Coq) For more outstanding Drama lesson resources, visit Subject Resources.

Stanislavski was one of the most influential theatre practitioners of the twentieth century, creating a detailed and disciplined system by which an actor could create a sense of truth on stage, challenging the melodramatic and declamatory style of acting present in theatres at the time. In this scheme of work, we have picked out some key elements of Stanislavski’s system for you to use in the classroom to highlight to pupils the idea that actors have to train to learn their craft. The scheme follows a recommended progression of techniques and exercises to aid learning. Contents Include: **Historical Introduction **- Russian Theatre, The Young Stanislavski, Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, The Moscow Art Theatre & The Seagull Relaxation - Guided Meditation, Introduction to the Alexander Technique, Alexander Technique - The String Exercise **Concentration **- Exploring the Five Senses Lemons - Sharp Taste Exercise, Sense Memory into Emotion Memory, Blindfolded Touch Exercise, Applying Concentration to ‘Thing’s I Know To Be True’ by Andrew Bovell & Circles of Attention. **Imagination **- Pass the Paper, The Magic If, The ‘What If’ Object, Show and Tell & Sentimental Value. Communication - Rays of Energy, Practical Explorations 1-3, Given Circumstance Cards & Applying ‘Rays’ to a Script. Tempo-Rhythm - Internal & External Rhythms & The Hospital Waiting Room. ** Scoring of Actions** Given Circumstances - Place & Time Lesson Cards Download more Drama resources at Subject Resources.

At GCSE and A Level, students are required to have a strong understanding of technical elements. This resource pack guides students through each function and definition to enable them to produce more sophisticated responses across their group discussions, coursework and the final written examination. Contents Include: Writing about Set Design, Scale, Era/Time Period, Materials, Location, Texture, Transitions, Set Design Styles, Fantasy, Realism, Symbolism, Minimalism, Staging Conventions, Proscenium Arch / End-on, Trust, In-the-round, Traverse, Promenade, Multi-focus Environments, Black Box, Created or Found Spaces, Promenade (2), Site-specific, Street Theatre, Technical Features, Revolve, Hydraulics & Trucks, Rostra, Flies, Projection, Gauze, Practitioners & Process, Jocelyn Herbert, Bunny Christie, Scale Models, Antigone & Stage Design Task. Visit Subject Resources for more Drama resources.

At GCSE and A Level students are required to have a strong understanding of technical elements. This bundle includes the lighting, sound design, costume and set design resource packs. Lighting Design Contents Include: Visibility, Composition, Given Circumstances, Themes & Symbols, Focus, Sculpture, Mood & Atmosphere, Colour/Semiotics, Direction, Movement, Intensity, Focus, Profile, Moving Head, Follow Spot, Gobo, Washes, Flood & Strobe, Fresnel, Parcan, Birdie, LED Lights, Practical Lighting, Lighting Console, Cue Sheets, The Lighting Rig, Front Light, Top/Backlight, Sidelight, Footlights, Cyclorama, The McCandless Method, Development of Design, Diffusion & Key Terms. Sound Design Contents Include: The Purpose of Sound, Diegetic & Non-Diegetic, Live Sound, Pre-recorded Sound, Soundscapes, Realism, Symbolism, Reverb, Fade, Volume, Transitions, The Sound Mixer Sound Plots, Microphones & Speakers. Costume Design Contents Include: Design Process, Conveying Context, Supporting Style, Colour, Condition, Cut, Fabric, Fit, Adornments, Practicalities, Shape, Texture, Hair & Make-up, Stylised Make-up, Masks, Period Costumes, Classical/Greek, The Medieval Period, The Renaissance, Seventeenth Century, Eighteenth Century & Nineteenth Century. Set Design Contents Include: Writing about Set Design, Scale, Era/Time Period, Materials, Location, Texture, Transitions, Set Design Styles, Fantasy, Realism, Symbolism, Minimalism, Staging Conventions, Proscenium Arch / End-on, Trust, In-the-round, Traverse, Promenade, Multi-focus Environments, Black Box, Created or Found Spaces, Promenade (2), Site-specific, Street Theatre, Technical Features, Revolve, Hydraulics & Trucks, Rostra, Flies, Projection, Gauze, Practitioners & Process, Jocelyn Herbert, Bunny Christie, Scale Models, Antigone & Stage Design Task. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources on Google.

This resource pack contains over 70 of our favourite tried and tested Drama rehearsal techniques. This pack is great for students to look through ahead of their devising process at both GCSE and A Level, as well as a very useful revision tool for all of the written exam units. Contents Include: Physical Rehearsal Techniques Bigger & Bigger, Mirror Work, Sculpting, Physical Dialogue, Mime, Tension States – Jacques Lecoq, Valley of the Giants – Jacques Lecoq, Exploring ways to Touch, Tableau, Rhythm & Ritualism, Levels of Exaggeration – Steven Berkoff, Stylised Movement, Clowning, Neutral Mask, Exploring Levels, Round-By-Through, Fluff Picking, Non-verbal Language, Push Hands, Ladders Exercise, Steps, Contact Improvisation, Playing with Stance, Physical Gestus – Bertolt Brecht, Physical Punctuation, Animal Study – Lee Strasberg, Hand of Charisma, Bamboo Sticks, Shoaling, Prop Integration, Proxemics, Harshness & Tenderness, Laban Efforts – Rudolf Laban, Mie, Cartoon Mime, Marche Sur Place, Viewpoints, Melodrama & Physical Verbatim - DV8. Vocal Rehearsal Techniques Actioning, Choral Speech, Lip Trills & Flutters, Tongue Twisters, Experimenting with Pitch, Accents, Intonation, Emotional Range, Recording Dialogue, The Ultimate List of Tongue Twisters, On Breath – Antonin Artaud, Gibberish, Resonance & Humming. Subtext Rehearsal Techniques Magic If – Konstantin Stanislavski, Hot Seating, Inner Thoughts/ Thought Tracking, Conscience Alley, Repetition, Master & Servant, Temporal Divisions, Role on the Wall, Seven Questions – Konstantin Stanislavski, Given Circumstances, Soliloquy, Role-reversal, Visualisation, Writing in Role, Capturing the Essence, The Missing Scene, Genre Splicing, Off-text Improvisation, Identifying Basic Needs, Discussion & Exploration, The Big Secret, Tempo Rhythm – Konstantin Stanislavski. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

This huge resource pack contains 50 of our favourite Drama games to play with your students. Each game has clear instructions and focuses on developing key skills. Games are focused around the following areas, Physical, Skill, Concentration and Imagination. Each game can be displayed electronically in your rehearsal room or printed out for ease of reference. Games include… Ensemble Counting, Splat, Wink Murder, Shazam!, The Name Game, Babuska, Tableau Olympics, Madame Tussauds Wax Works, Jump In, Jump Out, Change the Channel, Mexican Clap, Fruit Salad, Graveyard, Park Bench, Circle Story, Trust Exercises, Doctor’s Surgery, Directors, The Mystery Suitcase, Yes, Let’s! , What Are You Doing?, Fake News, Traffic Lights, Colour Contact, Ensemble Instructions, Character Pulse, Machines, 60-Seconds, Try Not to Laugh, Drama Freeze, Night Watchman, Tongue Twisters, Family Portrait, Anyone Who, The Empty Chair, I’ve Got Some News!, Status Bridge, The World’s Greatest Sandwich, Rhyme Time, Mastermind, Two Truths & A Lie, Mafia, The Ball Game, Human Knot, Taxi, The Line Game, Oh No!, Chewy Toffee, Sound Story& Shake Down. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.

This pack provides a deeper look at the techniques and methodologies of Konstantin Stanislavski (1863-1938). This pack is perfect for independent student learning or can be used as a valuable resource whilst teaching. Areas covered: The First Acquaintance, Three Core Elements, Given Circumstances, Actioning, Subtext, Tempo Rhythm, Circles of Attention, Units & Objectives, Method of Physical Actions, Emotion Memory, Imagination, Circles of Attention, Before-time, Public Solitude, Endowment, Magic If, Active Analysis, Relaxation, Influences, The Fourth Wall, Key Quotes, The Moscow Art Theatre, The American Tour, The Method (overview), The Young Stanislavski, Principle Terms Glossary.