`This original and fascinating approach to children's movement development is highly recommended reading for tutors, practitioner and students alike' - Under Five `Movement and Dance in Early Childhood offers a clear and accessible entry into the world of movement and dance and the possibilities that exist for children, their families and the wider educational community' - Every Child `Eminently readable and accessible. Whether the reader is versed in movement understanding or a beginner, by the end of the book they should be a much better movement observer, teacher and handler' - Marion North, Principal and Chief Executive, Laban Centre for Movement and Dance In this unique and innovative book on movement and dance development from birth to eight years, the author draws on her depth of knowledge and practical experience in helping children to become skilled, creative and imaginative in a wide range of movement-oriented activities. The book seeks to help early childhood educators and parents in very practical ways and provides guidance based on a sound theoretical understanding. Originally published as Helping Children Learn Through a Movement Perspective, this book has been updated in the light of recent research. The author extends her investigation of how young children learn in and through movement. There is an expanded chapter on dance, which suggests strategies for working with young children and examines ways in which young children take on the roles of dance-makers, performers and appreciators. An additional chapter shows ways in which the expressive and artistic aspects of children's movement can be appropriately located and includes exemplars for dance at Key Stage 1 and the early phases of Key Stage 2.

`This original and fascinating approach to children's movement development is highly recommended reading for tutors, practitioner and students alike' - Under Five `Movement and Dance in Early Childhood offers a clear and accessible entry into the world of movement and dance and the possibilities that exist for children, their families and the wider educational community' - Every Child `Eminently readable and accessible. Whether the reader is versed in movement understanding or a beginner, by the end of the book they should be a much better movement observer, teacher and handler' - Marion North, Principal and Chief Executive, Laban Centre for Movement and Dance In this unique and innovative book on movement and dance development from birth to eight years, the author draws on her depth of knowledge and practical experience in helping children to become skilled, creative and imaginative in a wide range of movement-oriented activities. The book seeks to help early childhood educators and parents in very practical ways and provides guidance based on a sound theoretical understanding. Originally published as Helping Children Learn Through a Movement Perspective, this book has been updated in the light of recent research. The author extends her investigation of how young children learn in and through movement. There is an expanded chapter on dance, which suggests strategies for working with young children and examines ways in which young children take on the roles of dance-makers, performers and appreciators. An additional chapter shows ways in which the expressive and artistic aspects of children's movement can be appropriately located and includes exemplars for dance at Key Stage 1 and the early phases of Key Stage 2.

A teacher's guidebook of ideas for introducing Readers Theatre to young students. Includes step-by-step instruction on a variety of ways to use Readers Theatre in the classroom: Circle, Instant and Cooperative Readings. Provides a springboard of ideas for storytelling, writing and creative drama. Allows teachers to build theme units for cooperative learning, special education and English as a second language. Nine drama activities and two complete sample scripts are included for duplication and use in the classroom. A practical, step-by-step teacher's guide to using Readers Theatre for language development. Makes reading fun!

Welsh Language Edition. This Student Book will support you through the GCSE Drama design options of lighting, sound, set and costume design. / The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully understand key design ideas and information. / Written by an experienced author and drama teacher in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. / Separate chapters for each of the four design elements give a solid foundation on which to develop the required exam skills. / Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help students visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. / Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.

This is a practical guide to teaching and championing drama across the curriculum. The ideas in this book will inspire even the most unlikely thespian. "Inspired Drama Teaching" is packed full of practical ideas to inspire your students and colleagues about drama. It offers tips and ideas on everything a teacher of secondary drama needs to cover, including: explorative strategies, such as role play and forum-theatre; activities for making use of stimuli, such as scripts and music; ideas for incorporating the elements of drama, such as rhythm and characterisation; and, approaching drama as a medium, through the use of mime and make-up. This book includes a chapter on getting the students to work collaboratively, and one on making use of ICT within drama. There is also a chapter dedicated to embodying drama and dramatic techniques across the curriculum, so you can get your colleagues excited about drama as well. There's a handy exam specification matrix online too. "Inspired Drama Teaching" isn't only for teachers just beginning their careers on the school stage; even experienced drama and English teachers will find plenty of new ideas and activities. Keith West has taught English and drama for over 30 years. He was head of English in two secondary comprehensive schools and head of drama in one. Keith is OFSTED and ESTYN trained, and he has written a number of publications for English teachers, including "Inspired English Teaching", which was also published by Continuum.

This wonderfully accessible and practical guide provides a range of effective strategies for teaching drama. Written with her usual practicality, humour and optimism, Sue Cowley demonstrates how drama can make lessons across the curriculum more interesting and engaging. This fascinating guide is aimed both at the specialist drama teacher and at those who are interested in using drama to help them deliver other areas of the curriculum. It will also be particularly helpful to staff at primary level who have found themselves lumbered with "putting on the school play"!

This successful textbook, aimed at all drama and combined English and drama secondary teachers, has been written by the leading authorities in this field. This new edition has been fully revised to cover: All new training routes; Changes in legislation; Use of ICT and multimedia resources in teaching; Working with teaching assistants. Collaborating with the creative industries and the community, and Career progression. It also gives guidance on how to begin training, subject knowledge, planning, classroom management, assessment, working partnerships, professional responsibilities and transition into the real world of teaching. It is a wonderful practical textbook with discursive prose, case studies, checklists and suggestions.

Drama teachers often thrive on shared experience and the imaginative exchange of ideas and perspectives. Yet books that provide such access are, strangely, hard to find. Teaching Drama 11-18 is an inspiring, comprehensive, and vibrant guide to effective and liberating practice in this subject.

Lo mdlalo ungentombi enguNozibele Luzi eyazalwa yakhulela kwikhaya labantu abahluphekileyo, ababomvu. Xa ekwibanga lesibhozo waba nzima, wakhanyelwa nguSipho waza wayekiswa nguyise esikolweni. Wadibana nomfana onguZolani, wamncedisa ukubuyisela impilo yakhe ekhondweni - wamfunel'umsebenzil wamfundisa bada bagqibela ngokuthandana. This tragic drama is about a girl called Nozibele, born into a poor and illiterate family. In Grade 10 she falls pregnant, by her boyfriend Sipho, yet he denies responsibility. This leads to her having to leave school.

With Authors & Artists for Young Adults teens have a source where they can discover fascinating and entertaining facts about the writers, artists, film directors, graphic novelists, and other creative personalities that most interest them. International in scope, each volume contains 20-25 entries offering personal behind-the-scenes information, portraits, movie stills, bibliographies, a cumulative index and more.

For table of contents or other volume specific information see the entry for the volume.

One of a series of resources to help teens discover fascinating and entertaining facts about writers, artists, personalities and cartoonists that most interest them.

With Authors & Artists for Young Adults teens have a source where they can discover fascinating and entertaining facts about the writers, artists, film directors, graphic novelists, and other creative personalities that most interest them. International in scope, each volume contains 20-25 entries offering personal behind-the-scenes information, portraits, movie stills, bibliographies, a cumulative index and more.

For table of contents or other volume specific information see the entry for the volume.