[ePub] Culture and Contestation in the New Century by From Intellect at Arts-Photography

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There is no one-size-fits-all way to keep pace with the changes affecting high school students and those who educate them. Thatrsquo;s why Joan Lazarus has gathered here the insights of hundreds of secondary school theater teachers and teaching artists on how they have responded to the shifting demands of theater education in todayrsquo;s schools. She paints a portrait of active; dynamic professionals who build vibrant programs and confront challenges in a variety of waysmdash;from inclusive; interactive lessons to comprehensive programs that address the impact of poverty; race; gender; and spirituality on studentsrsquo; lives. In the process; she shows how real teachers bring about real change. An accessible and up-to-date guide to best practices in theater education; this expanded and revised edition encompasses new hands-on activitiesmdash;drawn from the authorrsquo;s in-depth interviews and research.