Drama Education in the Lives of Girls: Imagining Possibilities

'In times in which the arts are under increasing attack, this book makes a convincing case that drama education can unlock the creative potential of students. It is an important contribution to the contested area of what education can and should be.'

Margrit Eichler, professor of sociology and equity studies in education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and Director of Women's Studies and Gender Studies, University of Toronto

'A splendid volume ... This book recognizes how reflective teaching and classroom-based research empowers teachers and puts them in a position to reassert their role at a time when their knowledge and professionalism is being marginalized and trivialized ... as well as a reminder to all teachers that listening to stories of young people is an effective learning tool for both teller and teacher.'

Walter Pitman, former president of Ryerson Polytechnic University, Director of the Ontario Arts Council, and author of Learning the Arts in an Age of Uncertainty.

'Kathleen Gallagher ... describes and celebrates a way of teaching and a way of being in the classroom that is reflective, democratic and empowering.'

Cecily O'Neill, Ohio State Education Journal

'Kathleen Gallagher understands teaching from the inside out and the outside in. We who teach both girls and boys need to listen to her carefully. She knows who we are.'

David Booth, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto

'An important and formative contribution to drama education research. I found Gallagher's qualitative analysis of drama in the lives of girls a compelling read.'

Philip Taylor, Director, Centre for Applied Theatre Research, Griffith University, Australia