{"title":"Maggie Pitfield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaggie Pitfield\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the intricacies of English language and literature. Her books provide thoughtful analysis and engaging perspectives suited for both students and educators seeking a deeper understanding of literary drama and language use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Pitfield’s writing is both accessible and informative, making complex concepts approachable. Readers can expect clear explanations that illuminate the heart of English studies, enriching knowledge and appreciation of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drama-at-the-heart-of-english-by-jane-coles-9781032269887","title":"Drama at the Heart of English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrama at the Heart of English\u003c\/em\u003e is unique in its exploration of drama’s potential to revitalise English as a secondary school subject. It focuses specifically on the value and inclusive nature of educational drama practices in the reading of literary, dramatic, and multimodal texts in the English classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples from the authors’ research show English teachers working in the drama-in-English mode with real learners as part of their everyday classroom activity. Challenging current curriculum and assessment constraints, the authors argue that drama-in-English pedagogy re-establishes English as a creative, imaginative, and interactive subject. This book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eoffers a blend of theory and practice to demonstrate the powerful potential of drama-in-English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eproposes that drama is a uniquely sustainable form of learning in English when fully integrated into the daily work of classroom teachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehighlights the intrinsic connection that exists between drama and the playful qualities of literary texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eanalyses landmark moments and key policy shifts that have shaped the development of the relationship between drama and English over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is for all educators interested in and passionate about the field of English and Language Arts. It is a must-read for the international academic community of researchers, practitioners, teacher-educators, and teachers of English, as well as student-teachers of English\/Media\/Drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605608775916,"sku":"9781032269887","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032269887-drama-at-the-heart-of-english.jpg?v=1778135268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maggie-pitfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}