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Winner of the 2018 AATE Distinguished Book Award!
In this book, the authors share stories of creative, community based collaborations to illustrate how educators can use the arts to expand creative thinking and promote social justice beyond the classroom. Using their work in theatre classrooms as a central point, examples of innovative, inclusive programs designed to inspire learning for people of diverse abilities are presented. Through this examination, Kramer and Fask reveal the excitement, challenges, and unexpected surprises that come along with implementing a creative approach to learning.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.- Chapter 1. Arts, Transition, and DisABILITY.- Chapter 2. Judy Reflects on Transition Laws, Challenges, and History.- Chapter 3. Lisa's Thoughts on Arts, Education, and Social Justice.- Chapter 4. Judy's Thoughts on Arts, Education, and Social Justice.- Chapter 5. Creative Collaborations.- Chapter 6. A Star is Born-Reaching One's True Potential.- Chapter 7. Taking the Show on the Road.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Lisa A. Kramer is a theatre educator, director, writer, and the founder of heArtful Theatre Company, dedicated to using the arts to promote social change. She teaches at various colleges in New England, and leads workshops in theatre and writing with people of all abilities and ages.
Judy Freedman Fask is an award-winning and recognized leader, advocate, and ally within the field of community and civic engagement. She uses the arts to encourage creative thinking and foster learning in innovative and productive ways.
Zusammenfassung
Winner of the 2018 AATE Distinguished Book Award!
In this book, the authors share stories of creative, community based collaborations to illustrate how educators can use the arts to expand creative thinking and promote social justice beyond the classroom. Using their work in theatre classrooms as a central point, examples of innovative, inclusive programs designed to inspire learning for people of diverse abilities are presented. Through this examination, Kramer and Fask reveal the excitement, challenges, and unexpected surprises that come along with implementing a creative approach to learning.
