Into the Enchanted Forest: Language, Drama and Science in Primary Schools - Tapa blanda

...provides a well-informed starting point for understanding the many recent changes in the law and public policy relating to Muslims in Britain. Clear overviews of the developments in different aspects of public life are complemented by some well-chosen illustrations, including examples of recent 'Islamophobic' writing, good practice in policy-making, individual Muslims' experiences, scholarly analysis and statistics. --British Journal of Religious Education

With its extensive notes and excellent biography, it contains a wealth of information for anyone either seeking to begin an inquiry or looking to investigate individual debates more thoroughly., Journal of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations This report, ably edited by Robin Richardson which ensures its quality, deals in particular with the events after 9 September 2001 (9/11) and the Iraq invasion. --Journal of In Service Education

This account by teachers and student teachers shows how drama, story and role play in a multisensory environment -- the Enchanted Forest -- promote children's learning. They describe the planning and implementation of the program, analyze the children's learning and reflect on their teaching. The collaboration of students, teachers, university faculty and the children themselves allowed each to develop in creative and nonjudgmental situations. Scientific tasks were negotiated and problems solved, and the holistic language experience provided significantly enhanced bilingual children's grasp of English.