Author : DAVID STEVENS
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315527995
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)
Book Synopsis Students, Places and Identities in English and the Arts by : DAVID STEVENS
Download or read book Students, Places and Identities in English and the Arts written by DAVID STEVENS and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age when national identities are a subject of popular debate, along with issues of place in relation to immigration, displacement and mobility, it is particularly important that educators are supported in their reflections on how best to respond to such pertinent issues in their daily practice. This book accessibly and sensitively explores the ways in which teachers can work with places and identities in English and related expressive arts to create a rich experience for students in schools and beyond. A team of carefully selected contributors present practical ideas and critically examine diverse contexts and viewpoints. Exploring the significance of identity and place in education, the central notion is that language and arts are vital to enhancing understanding and empathy. The book provides an approach that offers teachers and other professionals ways to engage critically with these themes, as well as practical strategies for opening up debate and creative work in a broad range of curriculum areas. This insightful book will be of interest to teachers, teacher educators, training teachers and researchers in education.