Lessons from Hogwarts

Marcie Panutsos Rovan

ISBN 10: 1476676801 / ISBN 13: 9781476676807

Published by McFarland and Co Inc, US, 2020

About this Item

Before she was a renowned children's author, J.K. Rowling was an educator. Her bestselling series, Harry Potter, places education at the forefront, focusing not only on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's adventures but also on their magical education. This multi-author collection shines a light on the central role of education within the Harry Potter series, exploring the pedagogical possibilities of using Harry Potter to enhance teaching effectiveness. Authors examine topics related to environments for learning, approaches to teaching and learning, and the role of mentorship. Created for scholars, teachers, and fans alike, this collection provides an entry into pedagogical theories and offers critical perspectives on the quality of Hogwarts education--from exemplary to abusive and every approach in between. Hogwarts provides many lessons for educators, both magical and muggle alike.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781476676807

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lessons from Hogwarts
• Publisher: McFarland and Co Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476676801
• ISBN 13: 9781476676807
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 280 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Before she was a renowned children's author, J.K. Rowling was an educator. Her bestselling series, Harry Potter, places education at the forefront, focusing not only on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's adventures but also on their magical education.

This multi-author collection shines a light on the central role of education within the Harry Potter series, exploring the pedagogical possibilities of using Harry Potter to enhance teaching effectiveness. Authors examine topics related to environments for learning, approaches to teaching and learning, and the role of mentorship. Created for scholars, teachers, and fans alike, this collection provides an entry into pedagogical theories and offers critical perspectives on the quality of Hogwarts education--from exemplary to abusive and every approach in between. Hogwarts provides many lessons for educators, both magical and muggle alike.

About the Authors

Marcie Panutsos Rovan is an assistant professor of English and director of first-year writing, who specializes in children's literature. She lives in Wilmington, Ohio.

Melissa Wehler, a professor of interdisciplinary studies, has published essays in a variety of edited collections on topics including the gothic, feminism, and popular culture, and Coraline, Downton Abbey, Jessica Jones, and Maleficent. She lives in Pennsylvania.