Shakespeare and Place-Based Learning

By Claire Hansen

Shakespeare and Place-Based Learning explores the potential of place for enriching Shakespeare pedagogy. Positioning place as a complex, multiperspectival phenomenon with stories and voices of its own, this Element considers place a partner in the learning process. The opening section traces the development of place-based education, culminating in a conceptual framework for use in Shakespeare pedagogy. Shakespeare and Place-Based Learning then examines how regional Australian students understand place in the Shakespeare classroom and presents a new definition of place designed for literary studies. This Element also investigates the challenges and potential of outdoor Shakespeare education through a case study of outdoor theatre workshops. Shakespeare and Place-Based Learning culminates with a pedagogical model and practical activities. This model aims to develop a learner's sense of place in two ways: through deepening their authentic engagement with and knowledge of Shakespeare's texts, and by expanding critical awareness of their environmental responsibilities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009011472
• ISBN13: 9781009011471
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"