Lifeskills Training

Lifeskills Training through Drama

'Learning by doing is the most effective form of learning'

Lobster Productions can offer the following topics in the form of interactive drama learning 'workshops' that have already been successfully delivered to a range of providers:

Team building and 'ice breakers'

Communication skills

Anti Bullying

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Teenage Pregnancy

Be your own person

The rules of the game in the world of work

Disciplinary hearings

Dealing with conflict and stress

Confidence Building Techniques

Basic Skills (embedded in the above sessions)

Listening and Responding

Communicating with others

Young people say…

My name is Louise and I come from South Shields. I am 18 and attend lots of courses, including courses by Lobster who are brilliant and have helped me learn about work and what it's all about. Lobster put fun into work... I can not thank them enough for the work they have done for me.

My name is Amirul and I was born in Huddersfield. I have been training with Lobster and it has improved my attitude to the world of work. They prepared me for interviews and now I've got an apprenticeship! Lobster are good. I really enjoyed working with them and I'm sure they enjoyed working with me as well!

I am Nikki and I'm 17. Lobster make it fun and keep us moving around and interested. The people at Lobster are lovely and helped me out loads and I think they like me too!

Interactive drama with actors performing pre-written material or role playing is a powerful way of getting a message across or achieving learning outcomes. Self esteem, basic and communication skills are also enhanced by interactive drama.

Sessions designed by Lobster Productions are done so after consultation with customers and acknowledged experts in their fields. Whether these are with disaffected youth or highly qualified and motivated staff the emphasis is on enjoyment and relevance.

Interactive drama with young people

Our policy is to employ exciting young talent that worked hard to get off the streets and into professional acting. Material for drama and role play can be created using the words and ideas of the client group. They in turn find this rewarding and relevant.

Staff development for providers

We use experienced professionals practitioners for designing and facilitating staff development - working alongside professional actors to provide stimulus for discussion, group work or one to one coaching.

Funding?

Assessment of learning or awareness is a key feature of our work. We do not believe that a session is successful unless we can measure an effect. This means that client groups have proof of involvement and learning - often to claim funding from external bodies such as the LSC.

Learning materials

Lobster Productions custom design learning materials and assessment tools for the client. Handouts and scripts etc. can be used later by trainers to further develop the work initiated in interactive sessions.