Routledge - The Drama of Schooling: The Schooling of Drama

Explore a fresh perspective on education with Starratt's highly original book, The Drama of Schooling: The Schooling of Drama. Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Education series, this work offers deep insights into the nature of teaching and learning. By using the analogy of drama, the author examines schooling as a multi-cultural and social enterprise. This book looks at how schooling prepares individuals to participate in the social drama of their communities. It goes beyond simple participation, suggesting that education can empower young people to maintain and restore human purposes within society. Whether you are a researcher, educator, or student, this text provides a unique framework that moves beyond traditional political critiques from both the left and the right. It offers a new script for understanding the role of vision in educational leadership and the social impact of the classroom.