SDEA upcoming events

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative - ETLA2027 (5 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) is a funding initiative by the Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) to support freelance practitioners and drama educators to make professional development a regular part of their lives.

This initiative is named after Christina Sergeant, a drama educator and founding member of SDEA who believed strongly in the importance of continually learning and growing, and giving back to the community.

Selected applicants will be awarded up to $500 to participate in SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 course.

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

Application Process:

When the application window is open, applicants may fill in and submit the application form
TSPDI applications will be reviewed by a pre-determined Selection Panel based on the application form and/or an interview
The shortlisted applicant may then be interviewed by the assessment panel

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
- Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA,
- Practicing, returning, theatre practitioners or drama educators with active practice and/or teaching experience, and
- Contributing to the Singapore drama education landscape.
Successful applicants are eligible to receive a grant of up to $500 for each selected professional development programme.
Grant quantum for an individual is capped to $500 over a period of 2 calendar years prior to the current application. e.g., If an applicant has received an amount of $200 in 2022 or 2023, the quantum awarded for the current application can only be a maximum of up to $300 ($500 - $200).
The above will not apply to successful applications made before 1st October 2021
Applications must be submitted prior to the commencement of the selected professional development programme to be considered. The deadline for submission will be made known alongside the selected professional development programme.

Advocacy:

Applicants may be requested and empowered to advocate through SDEA, for the advancement of their profession after the professional development programme is complete. The applicant may suggest how they wish to carry out this advocacy work. Alternatively, the Selection Panel may determine this to be done in one of the following formats:

Sharing at an SDEA networking or professional development event
Verbal or written reflections that are suitable for sharing with a wider community
Video interview on the impact of the programme
Other appropriate means to highlight the value of the selected professional development programme or to advance the mission and vision of SDEA

Level Up! Fest 2026: Festival Pass (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Maximise your learning experience with the Festival Pass. Enjoy entry to all 4 workshops a package rate of $120 (O.P. $140) — or $96 if you’re an SDEA Member, a ITI or LASALLE student/alumni or an attendee of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Not purchasing a Festival Pass? You can purchase individual workshop tickets by clicking on your preferred workshop title in the programme schedule below.

Programme Schedule

Day 1, 24 Nov 2026

Time	Workshop	Facilitator	Venue
9:30am - 12:30am	Let’s All Move: Preparing your students for physical storytelling	Koh Wan Ching	Intercultural Theatre Institute
2:00pm - 5:00pm	Playwriting Pedagogy: Creating plays with and for young people	Michelle Tan	LASALLE McNally Campus

Day 2, 25 Nov 2026

Time	Workshop	Facilitator	Venue
9:30am - 12:30am	Inclusive Theatre Practices: Creating More Accessible Drama Classrooms	Grace Lee-Khoo	Intercultural Theatre Institute
2:00pm - 5:00pm	Sustainable Theatre-Making and Theatre Green Book	Michael Budmani & Haleem Huff	LASALLE McNally Campus

Level Up! Fest 2026

Level Up! Fest (LUF) is a learning festival specially curated for Drama CCA Instructors and Teachers-in-charge. It will address some of the sector’s competency gaps, advance capabilities of educators, and encourage the development of holistic Drama CCA experiences for students in today's world.

This year, LUF is presented in partnership with Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and supported by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).

Gain fresh knowledge and strategies from 4 dynamic workshops, each led by seasoned freelance drama educators or experienced lecturers from ITI and LASALLE. Learn directly from practitioners who bring both academic expertise and professional industry experience to the room.

LUF2026 is proud to be a festival partner of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Asian Intercultural Conference 2026

The Asian Intercultural Conference (AIC) returns to Singapore in November 2026 – bringing together artists, academics, and cultural policy shapers around the theme Staging the Unseen: Bodies, Power, and Belonging.

Through the lens of intercultural and interdisciplinary practices, AIC investigates the performing body: shaped by multiplicity, plurality, fluid identities, and continuous negotiations across cultures, orientations, and histories.

For the first time, AIC 2026 moves into an evening format with three nights of encounters and exchanges from 25 to 27 November, culminating in a full day of events on 28 November.

Find out more: www.itiaic2026.com

Level Up! Fest 2026: Let’s All Move: Preparing your students for physical storytelling (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

This workshop invites educators and practitioners to develop methods and processes for a physical approach to theatre making.

Discover exercises to heighten physical awareness and sensitivity
Discuss ways to encourage students to be physically confident
Work with objects to build physical expressivity and creative movement
Explore ways to develop spatial awareness
Learn about ensemble building through movement exercises

Suitable for educators working with young adults.

Accessibility Note: Please note that the venue does not have lift access. Participants will need to use the stairs to access the venue. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

About the Facilitator

Koh Wan Ching has worked as a theatre-maker with several companies including Drama Box, Nine Years Theatre, The Necessary Stage and Wild Rice. She has performed in and presented work at festivals in Asia as well as the Singapore International Festival of Arts and the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. From 2008–2012, she was part of the theatre collective A Group Of People (AGOP), which focused on experimental and collaboratively devised works.

Her work builds upon her practice in physical and movement studies. Wan Ching holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theatre Studies from the National University of Singapore, trained with SITI Company and the Suzuki Company of Toga and is a graduate of the inaugural SITI Conservatory Program and trained at The Yoga Shala Singapore. She is currently a faculty member and Head of Acting at the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI).

Discounts

SDEA Member's Discount

SDEA Members can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

ITI & LASALLE Student/Alumni Discount

All ITI and LASALLE students and alumni can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

Festival Pass

Festival Pass holders enjoy access to all 4 workshops at a package rate of $120 (O.P. $140) — or $96 if you’re an SDEA Member, a ITI or LASALLE student/alumni or an attendee of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Buy a Festival Pass here.

Level Up! Fest 2026

This year, LUF is presented in partnership with Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and supported by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).

LUF2026 is proud to be a festival partner of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Asian Intercultural Conference 2026

For the first time, AIC 2026 moves into an evening format with three nights of encounters and exchanges from 25 to 27 November, culminating in a full day of events on 28 November.

Find out more: www.itiaic2026.com

Level Up! Fest 2026: Playwriting Pedagogy: Creating plays with and for young people (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

What makes a play suitable and exciting for young people? How do we encourage and incorporate student agency and ownership in the creative process? Through a range of exploratory exercises and group discussions, we will consider the process and challenges of co-constructing performance text with and for the groups of young people we work with.

Suitable for educators/teaching artists working with primary to pre-tertiary students.

About the Facilitator

Michelle Tan is a writer and arts educator. Her plays have been produced by several local companies, including Singapore Repertory Theatre, the Esplanade, and Gateway Arts. Her most recent work, 'The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues', was developed with Centre 42 and staged by Wild Rice earlier this year. She continues to work with new writers and young theatremakers both in a personal and professional capacity.

Discounts

SDEA Member's Discount

SDEA Members can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

ITI & LASALLE Student/Alumni Discount

All ITI and LASALLE students and alumni can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

Festival Pass

Buy a Festival Pass here.

Level Up! Fest 2026

This year, LUF is presented in partnership with Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and supported by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).

LUF2026 is proud to be a festival partner of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Asian Intercultural Conference 2026

For the first time, AIC 2026 moves into an evening format with three nights of encounters and exchanges from 25 to 27 November, culminating in a full day of events on 28 November.

Find out more: www.itiaic2026.com

Level Up! Fest 2026: Inclusive Theatre Practices: Creating More Accessible Drama Classrooms (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

This is a specialised workshop led by Grace Lee-Khoo, founder of Access Path Productions. Drawing from her extensive training with the UK’s Graeae Theatre Company, Lee-Khoo equips educators with practical tools to dismantle physical and social barriers in arts education.

The training reframes disability awareness by shifting the focus from passive inclusion to active participation. Crucially, it introduces the aesthetics of access—the philosophy of embedding creative tools like audio description and multi-sensory storytelling directly into drama exercises, transforming accessibility from an administrative afterthought into a rich, creative asset for all students.

About the Facilitator

Grace Lee Khoo is the Founder of Access Path Productions, Singapore’s first disability-led theatre company. A director, performer, producer, dramaturg, drama educator, audio describer for the vision-impaired and creative access consultant who works internationally, Grace was International Artist-in-residence at London’s Graeae Theatre Company (2017). As the Lead Artist of the Inclusive Young Company (iYC), a holistic acting programme in collaboration with Singapore Repertory Theatre, Grace directed Kaite O’Reilly’s The 9 Fridas (2022), Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis (2023) and Hijinx Theatre’s Meet Fred (2024). Other significant works include Unlimited UK commission Being Carried (2026, Malaysia tour), And Suddenly I Disappear (2017-2018, SG/UK tour), National Gallery Singapore commissions Glimpse (2023) and Self Portrait (2019), Singapore Art Museum commissions desert of the ocean (doldrums) for Singapore Art Week 2024 and Patterns of Perception for Singapore Biennale 2023. Grace is currently an adjunct lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts specializing in Applied Theatre. Onscreen, she is the host of Channel News Asia’s documentary The New Hire (2022) and The Assembly (2025).

Discounts

SDEA Member's Discount

SDEA Members can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

ITI & LASALLE Student/Alumni Discount

All ITI and LASALLE students and alumni can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

Festival Pass

Buy a Festival Pass here.

Level Up! Fest 2026

This year, LUF is presented in partnership with Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and supported by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).

LUF2026 is proud to be a festival partner of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Asian Intercultural Conference 2026

For the first time, AIC 2026 moves into an evening format with three nights of encounters and exchanges from 25 to 27 November, culminating in a full day of events on 28 November.

Find out more: www.itiaic2026.com

Level Up! Fest 2026: Sustainable Theatre-Making and Theatre Green Book (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Theatre-making can be a highly resource-intensive undertaking, requiring substantial quantities of materials for the creation of scenery, props and costumes for individual productions. Launched in the UK in 2020, Theatre Green Book is an industry-wide initiative that seeks to promote more sustainable theatre-making practices in response to the climate crisis. Freely accessible to performing arts practitioners across all disciplines and scales of production, Theatre Green Book provides a comprehensive framework for sustainable planning, best practice guidance, measurement tools and shared industry standards. Further regional iterations of Theatre Green Book have since been launched, with a Singaporean iteration launched in 2026.

This interactive session will explore how the School of Dance and Theatre at LASALLE College of the Arts has significantly enhanced its sustainable theatre-making practices through its engagement with Theatre Green Book since 2025.

A central component of Theatre Green Book is its sustainability calculator, which enables production teams to measure and benchmark the environmental sustainability of their productions. Drawing upon examples from previous theatrical productions, the session will demonstrate how the calculator has been applied in practice and how its findings can inform more sustainable approaches to theatre-making.

The session will conclude with a live, guided demonstration of the sustainability calculator, providing participants with practical insights into its application and the potential for integrating Theatre Green Book principles into their own production practices.

About the Facilitators

Michael Budmani is Programme Leader for the Diploma in Theatre Production and Management at Lasalle College of the Arts. He an educator, stage manager, production manager and life coach with over 35 years of experience. His areas of specialism include stage management, production management, professionalisation, coaching and mentoring. Michael is currently undertaking a PhD, which is focused on his core interests of new pedagogies in theatre production, and the interface between technology and theatre production. 

Haleem Huff is a highly experienced scenic builder and carpenter with extensive practical expertise in theatrical scenery construction. As Technical Officer of the Scenic Workshop at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, he oversees the delivery of multiple theatrical productions, managing the complex technical, logistical and operational demands of one of Singapore’s busiest scenic workshops.

Discounts

SDEA Member's Discount

SDEA Members can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

ITI & LASALLE Student/Alumni Discount

All ITI and LASALLE students and alumni can register for individual workshops at an exclusive rate of $28 (O.P. $35).

Festival Pass

Buy a Festival Pass here.

Level Up! Fest 2026

This year, LUF is presented in partnership with Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) and supported by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).

LUF2026 is proud to be a festival partner of the Asian Intercultural Conference 2026.

Asian Intercultural Conference 2026

For the first time, AIC 2026 moves into an evening format with three nights of encounters and exchanges from 25 to 27 November, culminating in a full day of events on 28 November.

Find out more: www.itiaic2026.com

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (9 Jan 2027)

Sat, 09 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

This 40-hour certification course will provide you with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and skills to create meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for your students and participants with drama, and widen the possibilities and opportunities for work in Singapore.

At the end of the course, participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion, which is recognised by the National Arts Council. This Certificate satisfies the pedagogical requirement for arts instructors to conduct NAC-AEP Arts Experience programmes in Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Centralised Institutes and ITE Regional Campuses.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

*This module consists of a 3-hour lesson and 1.5-hour theatre attendance, with travel time required between the classroom and performance venue. The exact lesson timing will be announced at the start of the course.

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

This module provides learners with an overview of the development of drama education in Singapore, examining its historical evolution, key perspectives, practices, and its place within the broader educational and arts landscape. The module invites learners to critically consider their professional positioning as drama educators and to develop an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations that shape their practice.

Upon completion of the module, learners will have developed a greater awareness of their professional identity and responsibilities as drama educators, an appreciation of the development and significance of drama education in Singapore, and an understanding of how reflective practice can support their continued professional growth and contribution to the field.

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

This module introduces learners to drama pedagogy as an active, embodied, and reflective approach to teaching and learning. Through experiential workshops and the exploration of teaching practices, learners will examine how drama can create meaningful spaces for participation, inquiry, collaborative learning, and engagement with different perspectives.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to apply key principles of drama pedagogy and facilitate learning experiences that foster curiosity, empathy, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement.

The Reflective Practitioner

This module introduces learners to reflective practice as a process for examining and improving their teaching. Learners will explore approaches and tools for reflection that enable them to critically examine their experiences, pedagogical choices, and professional practice.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to use reflective practice to identify learning from their experiences, critically examine their teaching, and make informed decisions for continued improvement.

Lesson Planning

This module introduces learners to the principles and rigours of effective lesson planning in drama education. Learners will explore how to design developmentally and culturally appropriate drama activities, consider effective and affective strategies for engaging students, and use evaluation to make informed decisions about teaching and learning.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to plan purposeful and responsive drama lessons that address learners’ needs, encourage meaningful engagement, and support intended learning outcomes.

Assessment and Evaluation

This module introduces learners to key principles and approaches to assessment and evaluation in drama education. Learners will explore different forms of assessment, authentic evaluation strategies, and the use of rubrics to assess students’ learning and engagement.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to select appropriate assessment methods, develop and apply rubrics, and evaluate learning in ways that are purposeful, accurate, and appropriate to the drama education context.

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

This module introduces the learners to the importance of a stimulating, engaging and well organised learning environment and how it affects student behaviour and learning. It examines how a variety of choices of materials and approaches stimulates students’ thinking and facilitates their learning.

Upon completion of the module, learners will acquire basic skills and knowledge on how to create, organise and select appropriate resources and materials to facilitate learning in the drama classroom. Learners will also gain some strategies to manage the physical environment as part of classroom management.

Performance Review and Dialogue

This module equips learners with strategies to facilitate meaningful reflection and dialogue around arts and cultural experiences. Learners will explore approaches to unpacking performances with students, encouraging critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and thoughtful engagement.

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

Each learner will be allocated an individual consultation session to receive guidance and feedback on their lesson plan in preparation for their microteaching presentation. The consultation provides an opportunity to clarify ideas, refine pedagogical approaches, and strengthen the alignment between learning objectives, activities, and teaching strategies and outcomes.

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

This module brings together learners’ experiences and learning across the course. Learners will reflect on how their understanding of drama education, teaching practice, and professional role has developed through their ETLA journey.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to articulate their professional learning and growth, identify shifts in their thinking and practice, and consider how they will carry their learning forward as drama educators.

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

SDEA Membership is a 2-year renewable membership. A one-time fee of S$40.00 is required upon application. Membership renewal is based on engagement in SDEA activities (ie. participate in at least 1 SDEA event within the 2 year period.)*

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Please inform SDEA upon course registration your intent to utilise your SkillsFuture Credit in part or in full for the qualifying course fee to obtain the necessary supporting documents for the claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (16 Jan 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 02:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 02:30:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (30 Jan 2027)

Sat, 30 Jan 2027 02:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (13 Feb 2027)

Sat, 13 Feb 2027 02:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (27 Feb 2027)

Sat, 27 Feb 2027 01:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (6 Mar 2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 02:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.

SDEA Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches 2027 (13 Mar 2027)

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 02:00:00 GMT

SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course.

ETLA graduates will be invited to join a Community of Practice that meets quarterly to reflect on their practice and share best practices.

About The Course

Course Objectives:

Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue

Minimum Requirement:

Professional Qualification in Drama/Theatre or a related art form (minimum of a diploma and/or industry experience)
Some Teaching Experience

Suitable For:

Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
Drama/Theatre-based Artists
Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)

Schedule

Date	Time	Module
09 Jan 2027	9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Orientation
09 Jan 2027	10:00 AM –1:00 PM	Development of Drama Education in Singapore
09 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5.30 pm	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 1)
16 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (Part 2)
16 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	The Reflective Practitioner
23 Jan 2027	10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (TBC)	Performance Review and Dialogue*
30 Jan 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 1)
30 Jan 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Student Engagement and Classroom Management
06 Feb 2027		CNY Holiday (no class)
13 Feb 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Lesson Planning (Part 2)
13 Feb 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Assessment and Evaluation
20 Feb 2027	11:59 PM	Submission Deadline for Assessment A: Lesson Plan Design (no class)
27 Feb 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Consultations (for microteaching)
06 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 1)
06 Mar 2027	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (Part 2)
13 Mar 2027	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Module Synopses

Development of Drama Education in Singapore

Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning

The Reflective Practitioner

Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Student Engagement and Classroom Management

Performance Review and Dialogue

As part of the module, learners will attend a theatre performance and participate in facilitated learning sessions before and after the experience.

Consultations (for microteaching)

From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations

Participants will present a 15-20-min presentation (microteaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.

Participants will have to demonstrate the following:

Content designed for relevant age and topic
Implementation of clear and logical sequence
Gradual development of skills plan
Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
Application of effective engagement strategies
Application of classroom management strategies

Reflection: My Professional Learning Journey

Funding and Subsidies

SDEA Membership Discount

All SDEA Members enjoy early access and 25% early bird discount (till 29 Nov 2026) or 20% off standard price (30 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027).

*Membership renewal condition(s) are subjected to changes. Please contact SDEA for the lastest information.

Click to apply for SDEA Membership

Early Bird Discount [ends 29 Nov 2026]

Non-SDEA Members enjoy a 5% early bird discount on the standard course fee from till 29 Nov 2026.

SDEA Members enjoy a 25% early bird discount on the standard course fee till 29 Nov 2026.

Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI) [Open to SDEA Members only | Application closes 15 Nov 2026]

Successful applicants will be awarded up to S$500 subsidies for this course.

Click here to find out more about the initiative.

Applicants must be: Associate or Ordinary members of SDEA

Application:

Click to apply for TSPDI

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 11:59pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview between 16 to 29 November 2026.

Successful recipients will be notified by: Friday, 4 December 2026.

[Coming soon] SkillsFuture Credit

Singaporeans aged 25 and above who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim.

Visit MySkillsFuture to check your credit balance* and for more information on the claims process.

*Only the SkillsFuture Credit from the Opening Credit are claimable for this course. The Mid-Career Credit is not applicable.

Applicants sponsored by an organisation or request for school e-billing will not be eligible for a SkillsFuture Credit claim.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion via the NTUC UPortal. T&Cs can be found here.

NOTE: This funding is in the form of a reimbursement. Registrants will have to make full payment to SDEA first.

If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.