Role Reconsidered: The Re-Evaluation of the Relationship Between Teacher-In-Role and Acting - Brossura

Ackroyd, Judith

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1858563100 ISBN 13: 9781858563107

Casa editrice: Trentham Books Ltd, 2004

Riassunto

Teacher-in-role is ripe for re-evaluation and Judith Ackroyd’s research into the concept is valid, exciting and challenging. She uses her theoretical investigation to show that the orthodox position that makes a strict distinction between teacher-in-role and acting can no longer be sustained. Teachers working in role are acting.

The case is argued by critiquing and deconstructing the teacher-in-role work of well-known education practitioners, notably Dorothy Heathcote, then applyng the same systematised approach to a famous actor acting. Like Zarilli, Dr Ackroyd argues that definitions applied to the dramatic art form have to accommodate diverse and developing practices because arts practices do not stand still.

This reconsideration of role has urgent implications for the training of drama teachers. The author makes clear how her theoretical position impacts on classroom practice. And her examples of practice designed by leaders in the field provide materials for teachers to use in the classroom.

The new understanding of teacher-in-role as acting provided in this book will have a liberating effect on classroom practice. Role Reconsidered will be essential reading for teachers and teacher educators and for all those who follow developments in the field of drama.

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Recensione

...perceptive and enlightening...she has opened up a dialogue, she has set me thinking. --Journal for Drama in Education

L'autore

Professor Judith Ackroyd is Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences at Regent's University London.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Trentham Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1858563100
• ISBN 13: 9781858563107
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 181
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile