THE ART OF TEACHING: USING ACTING TECHNIQUES IN THE TEACHING/LEARNING PROCESS
WORKSHOPS by Gregory W. Justice
Gregory Justice is available to share his techniques, ideas and expertise in incorporating the use of acting techniques in many levels of classroom teaching and communication. He can work with a few or hundreds of individuals in workshops that are customized for your organization. Many of the workshops are participatory in nature, allowing participants to learn new ways of dynamic communication first hand. Greg does not try to have teaching professionals become performers. Instead, he judges what individuals do best and then shares acting techniques with them that they can apply to improve their communication abilities in the classroom.
All of Greg’s workshops are tailored for each organization, each group of individuals. Theatre is defined as a live presentation transacted between performers and spectators. The parallels in comparing this definition to those of classroom instruction are endless. Greg can aid the performer/teacher in invaluable ways by sharing his knowledge of the theatre and how it can be used in improving the teaching/learning process.
All workshops are highly participatory and interactive.
A few of the techniques that Greg can include in his workshops are:
- Dealing with nerves
- Stress management from a performer’s point of view
- Facing crowds with confidence
- Keeping focus on you
- Eye contact with the audience
- Staging lectures and presentations
- Using A/V equipment with authority and panache
- Improving non-verbal communication and physical dynamics
- Speaking louder (projection)
- Speaking with better diction, inflection, tonality and vocal variety
- Improving interaction with your intended audience
Call: 540-231-5536 or Email: for more information
Biography
Gregory Justice has been offering workshops on “THE ART OF TEACHING: USING ACTING TECHNIQUES IN THE TEACHING/LEARNING PROCESS” and “THE ART OF BUSINESS: USING ACTING TECHNIQUES IN TRAINING, SALES AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATION” for over 20 years. Greg is a professional actor and director and an award-winning teacher of theatre arts. In his workshops, Greg shares the skills and crafts that actors have used for hundreds of years and demonstrates how they can aid communication in both educational and corporate venues. His seminars appeal to a wide and diverse audience. Greg has provided workshops for thousands of teachers at schools including, Virginia Tech, Radford University, The Virginia Community College System, and Virginia community colleges, including Thomas Nelson and New River. He has conducted educational presentations for National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association Conference, The Health Occupation Educators of Virginia Conference, and Roanoke Public Schools, just to name a few. Some of Greg’s corporate participants include Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Allstate Insurance, Roche Diagnostics, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Witt Mares Certified Public Accountants, the Animal Control Officers of Virginia, the Entomological Society of Virginia, The American Registry for Internet Numbers, The Virginia Fire and Life Saving Coalition and the Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers. Greg is an associate professor of Theatre Arts at Virginia Tech. He has been an employee of the University since 1983. He teaches courses in Acting, Theatre Movement, Audition Technique, and Acting & Directing Theory. He also directs plays for the department. As a professional actor, he has appeared in over 100 theatrical productions and numerous television and radio commercials. Greg has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University. Greg has received numerous major teaching awards including the Virginia Tech Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Diggs Teaching Scholar Award for innovative teaching. He was also inducted in the National Golden Key Honor Society as an honorary member in 1994. Greg appears in Who's Who in the South, Who's Who in Entertainment, and Who's Who in Education. He has also served as Audition Coordinator and Vice President of the Virginia Theatre Association.
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Gregory W. Justice
“The Art of Teaching”
“The Art of Business Communication”
Partial List of Clients
The Art of Teaching
National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (Annual
Meeting [keynote])
Certified Medical Representatives Institute (Firm Development
Meeting [keynote])
Entomological Society of Virginia (Annual Conference and Symposium [keynote]
The Health Occupation Educators of Virginia (Annual Meeting [keynote])
Virginia Community College System New Faculty Conference
Virginia Community College System Social Science Annual Peer Conference
Radford University Not For Profit Certificate Program
New River Valley Community College (Fall Faculty Symposium [Keynote])
Thomas Nelson Community College (Fall Faculty Meeting)
Roanoke, Virginia Public Schools (Fall Faculty Conference)
Virginia Tech –-
Workshops to over 30 academic departments
Workshops to G.T.A.s in 15 departments
Workshop facilitator for the Virginia Tech Graduate School
“Training the Future Professoriate” (fifteen consecutive years)
Faculty Associate for the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching – offer workshops through the program to all university faculty
Privately coach, consult, and train teachers on an annual basis
The Art of Business Communication
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Witt Mares Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Roche Diagnostics
The American Registry for Internet Numbers
Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. Accountants
City Managers of Roanoke, Virginia
CMR Institute Advisory Board (Annual Meeting [keynote]
Virginia Employee Assistance Professional Association (Annual
Meeting [keynote])
Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (Annual Meeting)
Lowe’s Home Improvement Corporation
State Farm Insurance Corporation
Treasurers of Virginia (Annual Meeting)
Virginia Government Finance Offices Association (Annual Meeting)
Virginia Fire and Safety Coalition (Annual Meeting [keynote])
Animal Control Officers of Virginia (Annual Meeting [keynote]
Gregory W. Justice
“THE ART OF TEACHING & THE ART OF BUSINESS”
Testimonials from Workshop Participants
“I was in the audience last Monday when you spoke at Thomas Nelson Community College. I just wanted to take the time to drop you a line and tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation. You have some great tips on how to improve performance in the classroom. I suggested that you write a book on the subject. I promise, that if you ever do, I will be first in line to buy one.“ (D. Paradiso, Thomas Nelson Community College)
“Our advisory board is made up of representatives of more than 40 different pharmaceutical companies and composed of trainers, directors, and executives. They expect a high quality, well-prepared presentation that has been designed to meet their needs. I have hired many speakers over the last few years and Mr. Justice by far exceeded other presenters in his evaluations.” (M. Reece, CMR Institute)
“As I was walking in this morning, a teacher who has been here for 30+ years stopped me and told me how much she enjoyed your presentation last night. She also saw you last fall, but she said she would love to hear you again because she can never see herself tired of listening to what you have to say about teaching. (S. Moye, Radford University)
“We all thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and have expressed our impressions with several other training managers here.” (E. Green, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals)
“It was a pleasure meeting you and experiencing your presentation Friday. The feedback I received from the audience was outstanding and I hope it supports your efforts to reach people and organizations with your expertise in presentation skills. You turned our numbers up for this one, so that is a real tangible measure.” (R Hollandsworth, Business Assistance Center, Radford University)
“A fascinating concept to public speaking. This is a ‘Must Have’ track for all future Society for Human Resources Conferences.” (Participant at the Virginia State S.H.R.M. Conference)
“Thanks so much for a wonderful presentation. Many people spoke to me after the meeting about how much they enjoyed your program. Your evaluation marks were outstanding. Several people mentioned that they would like to have you back for a one-day workshop on vocal techniques. Is this a possibility?” (K. Hofer, Alexander Hancock Associates)
“Thanks for presenting at our chapter meeting in Washington, D.C. this last week. The verbal feedback I have received has been excellent and the overall speaker evaluation was 4.9 (on a 5.0 scale) - can't get much better than that!” (L. Schmitt, Nextel Corp.)
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