Sunday, November 30, 2008
Jacqui O'Hanlon: Shakespeare's labours must not be lost in schools
guardian.co.uk: "As the RSC's director of education, I know from many years of working with teachers and students that studying Shakespeare can be life-enhancing if taught well. That's why, along with most educationalists around the country, we were delighted with the government announcement in October that KS3 tests were being removed. We know countless teachers who wanted to work actively with Shakespeare in their classrooms but who felt that the test encouraged a reductive approach that filled them with as much dread as their students."
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I can't believe anyone would suggest that Shakespeare should no longer be a priority in schools. There isn't a single playwright in history who has had as much influence in theater, literature, and the English language as Shakespeare; it's a huge part of culture in many parts of the world. I'm very happy that schools are finding new ways to present Shakespeare to students; hopefully it's engaging and educational!
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