1. Teaching Shakespeare in the 21st Century
... work back to the class where peer assessment can take place; providing the teacher has made it clear what the students should be looking for when assessing the demonstration. I ensure that I set out expectations and rules (limiting them to avoid over confusing the task at the beginning) and ... enthusiasm for the task, rather than tackling a script in an unfamiliar language head on. Having a sense of responsibility and teaching their peers about themes they have been researching will help pupils consider these aspects when faced, for instance, with the witches in the beginning of Macbeth...
- Word Count: 3914
- Approx Pages: 16
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate