Gavin Bolton's Contextual Drama - Road Less Travelled

Gavin Bolton's Contextual Drama is the result of more than two decades of study of Bolton's theory and practice. For teachers and those in the caring professions, it will clarify the power of contextual drama as a beneficial learning medium for children and adults, both within and beyond the classroom. The core of the book is a detailed analysis of nine examples of the contextual drama mode; the first five demonstrate and analyse Bolton's practice with children and young people and the final four describe his teaching with adults. Each chapter is framed by an introduction that contextualizes Bolton, from his initial beginnings working with visually and aurally-challenged children to his position as reader in drama at Durham University. The final two chapters offer reflection on the nature of this work and, in particular, the significance of Bolton's contributions to education.

About the author

Margaret R. Burke is a retired professor of drama and theater in education at Brock University, Ontario, and the University of Victoria, British Columbia.

Summary

Suitable for teachers and those in the caring professions, this title intends to clarify the power of contextual drama as a beneficial learning medium for children and adults, both within and beyond the classroom.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret R. Burke
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2013
• EAN: 9781783200030
• ISBN: 978-1-78320-003-0
• No. of pages: 350
• Series: IB - Theatre in Education; Intellect Books - Theatre in E; IB - Theatre in Education; THEATRE IN EDUCATION
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Didaktische Kompetenz und Lehrmethoden