Secondary Education in a Changing World: The Power of Imagination in Multicultural Classrooms

Belcher, C.; Stephenson, B.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-07-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230110281

DOI: 10.1057/9780230119918

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 201