Lessons from Hogwarts

Essays on the Pedagogy of Harry Potter

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Edited by Marcie Panutsos Rovan and Melissa Wehler

Type

Essays

Subject

One Film > Harry Potter

Keywords

Chris Columbus, Harry Potter, teaching

Publishing date

2020

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 213 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-7680-7

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Book Presentation:
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.

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.

About the authors:
Marcie Panutsos Rovan is an assistant professor of English and director of first-year writing, who specializes in children’s literature. She lives in Wilmington, Ohio.
Melissa Wehler, a professor of interdisciplinary studies, has published essays in a variety of edited collections on topics including the gothic, feminism, and popular culture, and Coraline, Downton Abbey, Jessica Jones, and Maleficent. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Press Reviews:
• "This book is a significant contribution to the field of teacher education."—M. Katherine Grimes, Professor of English, Ferrum College

• "Helpful for those wanting to provide as good or better an experience for their own students as Harry and his friends found at Hogwarts."—Andrea Bixler, Professor of Biology, Clarke University

See the publisher website: McFarland & Co