Teaching Harry Potter: The Power of Imagination in Multicultural Classrooms

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.

Author: C. Belcher,B. Stephenson
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 03/06/2013
Pages: 201
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781137322890

About the Author
Author Catherine L. Belcher: Catherine L. Belcher serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning at West Adams Preparatory High School, Los Angeles, USA, and teaches in the Masters in Teaching program of the Longy School of Music of Bard College, USA. Author Becky Herr Stephenson: Becky Herr Stephenson is a researcher focused on teaching and learning with popular culture and technology.