Urban Playmaking: Constructivist Teaching with a Radical Agenda

This book explores the concept of playmaking and activism through three research projects with culturally and linguistically diverse high school students and young adults, using ethnographic data and student participant voices to demonstrate the positive impact of teaching on gross inequities of outcome.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the realm of playmaking and activism, unveiling three groundbreaking research projects that involve culturally and linguistically diverse high school students and young adults. Through these projects, these individuals have crafted original theatre that not only reflects the issues that shape their lives but also holds the potential to shape their futures.

Each study presented by the author is analyzed through the lens of one or more best practices, providing valuable insights into effective teaching strategies. The remarkable outcomes of these playmaking experiences, captured through detailed ethnographic data and the heartfelt voices of student participants, make a compelling argument for leveraging existing knowledge about education to address significant disparities in academic outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students.

This study will undoubtedly captivate students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of Applied Theatre, Theatre Education, and Art Therapy. Its profound insights and practical applications offer valuable perspectives on the power of play and artistic expression in fostering inclusivity, social justice, and personal growth.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367559298