Overview

Drama at the Heart of the Secondary School provides a rationale for the curricular centrality of drama together with rich and detailed examples of cross-phase thematic projects which are drama-led, but which promote learning across a wide range of curriculum areas, from the humanities and other arts, to English and literacy, science and PSHE. Each unit explores relevant and stimulating themes and topics that will engage the students, promote empathy, pose questions, and produce creative responses. Starting from relatively simple beginnings, the drama is structured in layers of increasing sophistication and complexity. Each layer adds another dimension to the potential learning opportunities available across a wide range of curriculum areas and suitable for learners of varying experience and ability. A wide range of curriculum areas of enquiry are referenced, and each unit offers unique ways of student learning designed to encourage excellent drama skills as well as embracing the 'learning to learn', Citizenship and PSHE agendas that are fundamental to good teaching and learning. Features include: Lists of dramatic techniques and keywords Cross curricular connections and ideas highlighted in the text Opportunities to address RSA 'Opening Minds' competencies and PLT skills Examples of curriculum models suitable for thematic work An outline of the principles of assessment for each unit This accessible and practical textbook is essential for trainee and practising teachers interested in using drama to facilitate thematic, cross-curricular work in the classroom.

Full Product Details

Author:   John Rainer ,  Martin Lewis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780415572057

ISBN 10:   0415572053
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   15 March 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Unit 1: Foundlings Unit 2: Van Dieman's Land Unit 3: Persuasion Unit 4: Child Labour Unit 5: Phaeton Unit 6: Eyam- Plague Village Unit 7: Wordless Books Unit 8: Lizzie Borden Unit 9: Kindertransport Bibliography

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'Quite simply, if you are interested in cross-thematic work and particularly want to develop the use of drama within the classroom then this is a must buy!' Rhinegold: Teaching Drama, Spring Edition

'Quite simply, if you are interested in cross-thematic work and particularly want to develop the use of drama within the classroom then this is a must buy!' Rhinegold: Teaching Drama, Spring Edition

Author Information

John Rainer is Academic Division Leader for Arts Humanities and Language Education within the Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University. He is also the Course Co-ordinator for PGCE Drama. Martin Lewis is Director of Arts at Kingsbridge Community College.

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