Teaching Playwriting: Creativity in Practice by Dr Paul Gardiner (English) Paper

Description: Teaching Playwriting by Dr Paul Gardiner Playwriting is a skill under-explored in the classroom, despite the strong evidence that its 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Part 1: Why Playwriting? The benefits of teaching playwriting with studentsChapter 1: Why teach playwriting?Chapter 2: The spectrum of ideas: knowledge to aid creativityPart 2: How playwriting works - the teaching approachChapter 3: A playwrights wheelChapter 4: Teaching the ideaChapter 5: Writing dialogueChapter 6: Generating actionChapter 7: Creating characterChapter 8: Story structureChapter 9: The poeticChapter 10: Page to stageChapter 11: Conclusion Review An excellent textbook, full of wonderful practical exercises that are useful to anyone connected with the theatre ... It is a handy addition to the repertoire of practical guides and theoretical approaches that are the mainstay of the industry and those working in it ... A hugely enjoyable read in lots of different ways: for the beginner, for the student, for the teacher, for the practitioner. A nice addition to the Methuen Drama stable. * British Theatre Guide * Promotional This book presents the latest research on teaching playwriting toyoung people. It offers a new approach, based upon dramaturgical and creativity theory that enables teachers to sequence rigorous teaching and learning activities for students across a range of contexts. Review Quote An excellent textbook, full of wonderful practical exercises that are useful to anyone connected with the theatre ... It is a handy addition to the repertoire of practical guides and theoretical approaches that are the mainstay of the industry and those working in it ... A hugely enjoyable read in lots of different ways: for the beginner, for the student, for the teacher, for the practitioner. A nice addition to the Methuen stable. Promotional "Headline" This book presents the latest research on teaching playwriting toyoung people. It offers a new approach, based upon dramaturgical and creativity theory that enables teachers to sequence rigorous teaching and learning activities for students across a range of contexts. Feature This book will encourage greater use of playwriting in schools and provide a theoretically and research-based approach that will increase teacher confidence and proficiency Details ISBN1474288014 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2019 ISBN-10 1474288014 ISBN-13 9781474288019 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 808.2 Subtitle Creativity in Practice Pages 264 Publication Date 2019-05-30 Imprint Methuen Drama Short Title Teaching Playwriting Language English UK Release Date 2019-05-30 NZ Release Date 2019-05-30 Author Dr Paul Gardiner Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2019-05-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124477580;

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