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Abstract
This paper explores what it means to be a ‘good’ drama teacher, committed to lifelong learning. The key, it is suggested, is to develop one's own professional craft knowledge. This concept is explored and linked to reflection in and upon action. Examples of teacher development are offered, pre-service education at the University of Sydney and work by professional associations
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Jennifer Simons
Jennifer Simons is a Senior lecturer in drama at the University of Sydney, where she works with both undergraduate and postgraduate students, in both Primary and Secondary programmes. Jennifer as been a past president of the NSW Educational Drama Association and has held different offices in NADIE (Drama Australia) and was also a member of the original planning group which led to the formation of IDEA. Recently, Jenny completed a Doctorate based on her research of the professional craft knowledge involved in Process Drama teaching. In July, she will retire after almost forty years of teaching in secondary and tertiary institutions.