Kirtley, Susan E.
With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning, and Comics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496826053
- author:
- Kirtley, Susan E.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 1.45 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning and Comics This edited volume brings together diverse voices to share key theories and research on comics pedagogy. It explores recent approaches to teaching comics in the classroom, from K-12 contexts to higher education instruction, and beyond. The book features contributions from scholars, creators, and educators across various fields, including interviews with acclaimed comics professionals such as Lynda Barry, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and David Walker. It also includes essays on topics such as the use of superhero comics in the classroom and how comics can enrich and empower young readers. By gathering a range of perspectives, this valuable resource significantly expands scholarship on comics pedagogy, offering both critical pieces and engaging insights into the benefits of creating comics in education.