Simon Butters

What happens when an artist becomes a teacher? On this episode of Why Teach?, English teacher and former TV writer, Simon Butters, shares his fascinating pathway from university drama productions, to writing, and earning a living writing for Australian TV shows in Melbourne, and to the English classrooms today. We talk about the role of creativity in the classroom, and the strength it can give to students' confidence and critical thinking. We discuss how students tackle challenging concepts through English literature, including the concepts of the artist vs the art, and how we can teach students to engage with and depict the world around them.

Enjoy this fascinating discussion.

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