Lessons from Hogwarts

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Lessons from Hogwarts

Essays on the Pedagogy of Harry Potter

Literary essays Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 22nd July 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 213 pages

ISBN: 9781476640273


Introduction

Before she was a renowned children's author, J.K. Rowling was an educator. Her bestselling series, Harry Potter, places education at the forefront, focusing not only on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's adventures but also on their magical education.

Educational Themes in Harry Potter

This multi-author collection shines a light on the central role of education within the Harry Potter series, exploring the pedagogical possibilities of using Harry Potter to enhance teaching effectiveness. Authors examine topics related to environments for learning, approaches to teaching and learning, and the role of mentorship. Created for scholars, teachers, and fans alike, this collection provides an entry into pedagogical theories and offers critical perspectives on the quality of Hogwarts education--from exemplary to abusive and every approach in between. Hogwarts provides many lessons for educators, both magical and muggle alike.

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