Knowledge, Creativity and Failure: A New Pedagogical Framework for Creative Arts

Abstract

This chapter sets the scene for the wider arguments of the book by introducing the figure of the frustrated drama teacher. Feeling marginalised within her institution, this teacher constantly sees herself as an outsider, and is resigned to never being understood by the system. However, this is a vicious cycle: unless these teachers are able to communicate clearly and effectively with administrators and regulators, their practice will forever be located outside traditional models of pedagogy. This chapter closes by suggesting that a new pedagogical framework is required for the creative arts.