The ADEI is a voluntary professional organisation with a committee composed of people whose educational specialisation and expertise are in Educational Drama. Between us we teach at all levels - Primary, Secondary, Third Level, Communities and other teaching and learning settings.
We welcomed a new committee this year filled with an energetic, resourceful and collaborative team with the common goal of bringing high quality drama experiences to students at all levels, especially by providing the very best of professional education training for teachers & facilitators of drama in the community.
Chairperson - Elaine Clotworthy
Vice Chairperson - Aisling Byrne
Treasurer - John O’ Hara
Secretary - Sarah O’ Meara
Publicity & Liason - Helen Hallissey
Communications & Social Media - Róisín Maher, Sarah Lafferty & Clodagh Galvin
Member - Aoibhinn Finnegan
Member - Sinéad Ní Ghuidhir
Member - Clair Farley
Member - Edel Fahy
Our principal aims are
To encourage and promote the use of Drama in Education (DIE) as methodology and as art form
To engage in activities that promote an understanding of drama and to liaise with other drama and educational organisations in this endeavour
To provide a forum for people engaged in drama to share their experiences and support one another
In support of these aims, ADEI normally holds three DIE events during the academic year. Facilitators with a proven (often international) record in the field of DIE are invited to conduct workshops which are open to all who are interested in the work.
ADEI has recently begun to develop its research role which is aimed at supporting those engaged in or about to embark on research in DIE. ADEI is associated with IDEA, the International Drama and Theatre Education Association, and IDEA Europe.
Have a query? Get in touch at dramaadei@gmail.com, or click on one of the icons below.