Teaching Playwriting

Name: Teaching Playwriting
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781474288019
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Creativity in Practice

By Dr Paul Gardiner

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Teaching Playwriting by Dr Paul Gardiner is an essential guide for educators seeking to introduce playwriting in the classroom. Drawing on rich research and creativity theory, it offers clear explanations and practical exercises designed to develop students' skills in key playwriting elements such as idea generation, dialogue, character creation, action, and structure. The book empowers teachers to nurture young playwrights' creativity and storytelling potential through accessible and adaptable lessons.
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Ideal for teachers, educators in drama and creative writing, and theatre practitioners looking to enhance their playwriting teaching methods. Also suitable for students interested in developing their playwriting skills.

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Playwriting is a skill under-explored in the classroom, despite the strong evidence that it’s an engaging and rewarding activity for young people. Teaching Playwriting addresses this gap and is an essential resource for teachers wanting to gain the skills and confidence necessary to introduce playwriting to their students.

Based on rich research and clearly explained theoretical concepts, the book explores the lessons from creativity theory that will provide the teacher with the skills and knowledge necessary to empower students’ writing and creativity. It also includes extensive practical activities and writing exercises to develop students' playwriting proficiency and creative capacity.

Discussing key concepts in playwriting such as idea, dialogue, character, action, and structure, the book enables teachers to respond to the unique learning needs of their students and help them tell their stories and reach their potential as young playwrights.

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Praised by British Theatre Guide as an excellent and enjoyable textbook, this book is filled with practical exercises valuable for beginners, students, teachers, and theatre practitioners alike. It is regarded as a useful addition to both practical guides and theoretical resources in the theatre industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474288019

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Dr Paul Gardiner lectures in creativity, drama education and pedagogy in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. He is an experienced Drama and English teacher, having taught in secondary schools for nearly twenty years before embarking on his doctoral studies. He was Senior Marker for the Scriptwriting component of the NSW HSC Drama exam and continues to offer playwriting workshops for teachers and students.