Creative Collaborations through Inclusive Theatre and Community Based Learning: Students in Transition

by Lisa A. Kramer, Judy Freedman Fask

Overview

Winner of the 2018 AATE Distinguished Book Award! 

In this book, the authors share stories of creative, community based collaborations to illustrate how educators can use the arts to expand creative thinking and promote social justice beyond the classroom. Using their work in theatre classrooms as a central point, examples of innovative, inclusive programs designed to inspire learning for people of diverse abilities are presented. Through this examination, Kramer and Fask reveal the excitement, challenges, and unexpected surprises that come along with implementing a creative approach to learning.    

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137599261
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	12/22/2016
Series:	Palgrave Studies In Play, Performance, Learning, and Development
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	196
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Lisa A. Kramer is a theatre educator, director, writer, and the founder of heArtful Theatre Company, dedicated to using the arts to promote social change. She teaches at various colleges in New England, and leads workshops in theatre and writing with people of all abilities and ages.
Judy Freedman Fask is an award-winning and recognized leader, advocate, and ally within the field of community and civic engagement. She uses the arts to encourage creative thinking and foster learning in innovative and productive ways.  

Table of Contents

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………11

Chapter One: Arts, Transition, and DisABILITY………………………………………………………………………….18

Chapter Two: Judy Reflects on Transition Laws, Challenges, and History…………………………………40

Chapter Three: Lisa’s Thoughts on Arts, Education, and Social Justice…………………………………..…66

Chapter Four: Judy’s Thoughts on Arts, Education, and Social Justice………………………………….…111

Chapter Five: Creative Collaborations………………………………………………………………………………….…135

Chapter Six: A Star is Born—Reaching One’s True Potential……………………………………………………178

Chapter Seven: Taking the Show on the Road……………………………………………………………………..…229