'A beautifully reasoned argument, in the age of cuts, as to why the arts absolutely must be at the very heart of primary education' - Jon Snow Studying the arts, including visual arts, music, dance, drama and literature, has numerous benefits across the primary curriculum. A truly creative curriculum has the power to motivate and energise pupils; it develops creative and critical thinking, problem solving, language, and fine motor skills. But what is the best way to invest in and improve arts education across a school? Drawing on interviews with successful school leaders, case studies and her own extensive experience working in the education departments of the Courtauld Gallery, the National Gallery and Somerset House, Ghislaine Kenyon presents simple, inexpensive and practical ways to integrate the arts across the primary curriculum. The Arts in Primary Education shows how resources already present in schools, such as picture books or the outdoor environment, can be used to develop a creative culture. With a focus on long-term initiatives including partnerships with art institutions and the training and personal development of teachers, the book also presents clear and accessible explanations of the benefits of integrating the arts across a school. Backed by research and evidence and complete with images and descriptions of artworks, this guide is ideal for helping develop a whole-school arts curriculum to enrich learning and raise attainment in all subject areas.

Premiered at the National Theatre and winner of both the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Play, Alan Bennett's The History Boys confronts issues of education, sexuality, and peer pressure through a group of boys preparing for their Oxbridge exams. Written specifically for Key Stage 4 students, this GCSE Student Guide offers a critical commentary on the text through an overview of the play and extensive analysis of themes, characters, contexts, dramatic technique, critical reception and related works. In addition, there is a section on how to write about the play, a glossary of dramatic terms and new interviews with Alan Bennett and the play's original director, Sir Nicholas Hytner. Throughout the guide are suggestions for activities and exercises pitched at the GSCE student, making this an indispensable resource for anyone studying the play at this level.

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms. An English theatre classic, J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls is as much about today as it is about the 20th century. On a night in 1912, Inspector Goole's unexpected arrival at the Birling family's home turns a dinner party into a murder investigation with some shattering conclusions. Closely following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.

How Drama Activates Learning: Contemporary Research and Practice draws together leaders in drama education and applied theatre from across the globe, including authors from Europe, North America and Australasia. It explores how learning can be activated when drama pedagogies and philosophies are applied across diverse contexts and for varied purposes. The areas explored include: * history * literacy, oracy and listening * health and human relationships education * science * democracy, social justice and global citizenship education * bullying and conflict management * criticality * digital technologies * additional language learning Drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives, the contributors present case studies of drama and applied theatre work in school and community settings, providing rich descriptions of practice accompanied by detailed analysis underpinned by the theoretical perspectives of key thinkers from both within and beyond the field of drama.

Winner - Maskew Miller Longman 2014 Literature Awards. Hei ndi bugu ya dirama i ambaho nga ha Ndingalutendo musidzana we a humbelwa nga malume awe u sala na mudi na u thogomela ?wana wavho wa mutukana ane a kha di dzhena tshikolo musi vhe makhuwani. Fhethuvhupo ndi Dzwerani Maunavhathu. Ndingalutendo o do funana na mu?we muthannga ane apfi Ayanda we a vha a so ngo diimisela uvho vhushaka. Malume vho ri u wana mafhungo vha dinalea lwe vha mu pandela uri a humele hayani Hamakuya, Ndingalutendo a sa ye hayani avho dzula na khonani yawe vha isa phanda na vhutshilo vhu sa tanganedzeiho. O do rembuluwa a humela hayani, he mufunzi wawe vha mu tanganya na vhabveledzi vha muzika sa izwi o vha e ?ambi. O swika he a vha mudivhalea, ula Ayanda o lingedza uri vha vhuelelane. Mashudumavhi Ndingalutendo o vha o no thanya.