A critical investigation, using approaches drawn from case-study research, into how dramatic techniques and the use of media might enhance Year 10 students’ understanding of character in Steinbeck’s 'Of Mice and Men'

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Currie, C. Mary
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2015-06-01
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This investigation examines how dramatic techniques and the use of media might enhance a class of Year 10 students’ understanding of character in ‘Of Mice and Men’. It explores ways in which to facilitate these students’ understanding of literature that they may otherwise find inaccessible. Ilearnt that it is useful to combine students’ preferences for particular teaching styles with other activities that may yield the best results from them. Furthermore, from this research, I suggest that using a combination of activities, both drama and media centred, to support students’ learning is important as one single activity will not suit all students at the same time. I would argue that the activities used complement one another by constantly reinforcing students’ understanding as well as engendering empathy with the characters in the novel.
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Secondary , English , Year 10 , Steinbeck , dramatic techniques
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