Teaching Harry Potter: The Power of Imagination in Multicultural Classrooms

Belcher, Catherine L./ Stephenson, Rebecca Herr

ISBN 10: 0230110282 / ISBN 13: 9780230110281

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2011

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201 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.60 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching Harry Potter: The Power of Imagination in Multicultural Classrooms
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230110282
• ISBN 13: 9780230110281
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.41 kilograms

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Synopsis

Given the current educational climate of high stakes testing, standardized curriculum, and 'approved' reading lists, incorporating unauthorized, popular literature into the classroom becomes a political choice. The authors examine why teachers choose to read Harry Potter , how they use the books, and the resulting teacher-student interactions.

About the Author

Author Catherine L. Belcher: Catherine L. Belcher serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning at West Adams Preparatory High School, Los Angeles, USA, and teaches in the Masters in Teaching program of the Longy School of Music of Bard College, USA. Author Becky Herr Stephenson: Becky Herr Stephenson is a researcher focused on teaching and learning with popular culture and technology.