Starting Drama Teaching

by Mike Fleming

This second edition is about the theory and practice of drama teaching in primary and secondary schools. Now updated and more closely linked to schemes of work, the book should appeal to teachers and student teachers who are new to drama, as well as those with more experience who wish to broaden their range. Each chapter begins with practical ideas and examples of specific lessons, from which theoretical insights into the aims and purposes of drama are derived. Current controversies within the subject area are addressed, and a comprehensive guide to the published literature is provided.

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 1994

About the author

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Mike Fleming is Professor of Education at Durham University with research interests in drama and arts education as well as intercultural education.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remarkably readable, all things considered

I was looking for books about how to teach drama, and this was far less prescriptive than I was anticipating. But that was a good thing. It really engaged me and forced me to deeply consider the underlying philosophy of my approach.

[Brittany Petruzzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely helpful. I'll be referring back to this frequently.