Learning to Teach Drama 11-18

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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Aimed at all drama trainees and English and drama secondary teachers, this successful book has been written by the leading authorities in the field. This new edition has been fully revised to cover: -all new training routes -changes in legislation -use of ICT and multimedia resources in teaching -working with teaching assistants -collaborating with the creative industries and the community, and -career progression. It also gives guidance on how to begin training, subject knowledge, planning, classroom management, assessment, working partnerships, professional responsibilities and transition into the real world of teaching. A wonderfully practical book with discursive prose, case studies, checklists and suggested exercises.

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'Learning to Teach Drama 11-18 is aimed at the student teacher, but all trainees and newly trained teachers should find its practical, encouraging approach useful on organisation, use of workplace, material, planning, building relationships with pupils, dealing with behavior, assessment, personal reflection and so on.' The Times Educational Supplemement * Blurb from reviewer *
'This is a comprehensive guide to the subject that has now been adopted by many universities as a set text...In an exceedingly user-friendly style the reader is guided to develop their subject knowledge, plan and manage the drama classroom, as well as focussing on monitoring and assessment...a one-stop resource not just for the aspiring drama teacher but all students in training.' NWN2, 7th March * Blurb from reviewer *

Author Bio

Andy Kempe is Senior Lecturer in Drama Education and Director of Initial Teacher Training at the University of Reading, UK. Helen Nicholson is Professor of Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.