Teaching Harry Potter
Author | : C. Belcher |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2011-08-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230119918 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230119913 |
Rating | : 4/5 (913 Downloads) |
Download or read book Teaching Harry Potter written by C. Belcher and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.