Gavin Bolton's contextual drama : the road less travelled / Margaret R. Burke ; Ed Hatton, copy editor ; Stephanie Sarlos, cover designer ; Jessica Mitchell, production manager.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burke, Margaret R.

Contributor:

Hatton, Ed.

Sarlos, Stephanie.

Mitchell, Jessica.

Series:

Theatre in education (Bristol, England)

Theatre in Education, 2049-3878

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drama in education.

Bolton, Gavin M--Criticism and interpretation.

Bolton, Gavin M.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (390 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, England ; Chicago, Illinois : Intellect, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Gavin Bolton's Contextual Drama is the result of more than two decades of study of Bolton's theory and practice. For teachers and those in the caring professions, it will clarify the power of contextual drama as a beneficial learning medium for children and adults, both within and beyond the classroom. The core of the book is a detailed analysis of nine examples of the contextual drama mode; the first five demonstrate and analyse Bolton's practice with children and young people and the final four describe his teaching with adults. Each chapter is framed by an introduction that contextualizes Bolton, from his initial beginnings working with visually and aurally-challenged children to his position as reader in drama at Durham University. The final two chapters offer reflection on the nature of this work and, in particular, the significance of Bolton's contributions to education.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""Half Title ""; ""Title ""; ""Copyright ""; ""Dedication ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Acknowledgements ""; ""Foreword ""; ""Preface ""; ""Introduction: Gavin Bolton's Improvised Drama in Schools: A History of Confusion ""; ""Chapter 1: What Exactly is Contextual Drama? ""; ""Chapter 2: Why Should I Use Contextual Drama? ""; ""Chapter 3: How to Use Contextual Drama: The Ins & Outs ""; ""Chapter 4: Case Studies ""; ""Part I: Bolton in the 1980's ""; ""Case Study 1: Theresa ""; ""Case Study 2: Violence ""; ""Case Study 3: The Haunted House "The Gatekeeper and The Key ""

""Case Study 4: Drunken Robbers " Orpheus """"Case Study 5: The Crucible ""; ""Part II: Bolton in the 1990's ""; ""Case Study 6: The Sleeping Beauty ""; ""Case Study 7: The Green-Poolers "Victimization ""; ""Case Study 8: The Sacred Mountain ""; ""Case Study 9: Maria: A Drama of Oppression ""; ""Chapter 5: The Importance of Reflection & Assessment ""; ""Chapter 6: Try, Try and Try Again: Stepping Out with Annie ""; ""Appendix A: Gavin Bolton's Writings ""; ""Appendix B: Gavin Bolton's Travels & Awards ""; ""Bibliography ""; ""Back Cover ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 14, 2014).

ISBN:

9781783200641

1783200642

9781783200634

1783200634

OCLC:

900418065