The Power of Imagination in Multicultural Classrooms
by
C. Belcher, B. Stephenson
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2011
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.