In COME LOOK WITH ME: Animals in Art, the third volume of her series of interactive art books, she makes the most of children's natural curiosity about animals to introduce them not only to twelve magnificent works of art, but also to a whole new way of encountering art. Square 8vo 8' to 9' tall 32 pages Few subjects have more immediate appeal to children than animals, and few methods of teaching youngsters to appreciate fine art have proven more successful than those of art educator Gladys S. Perhaps there may not be quick solutions at this point but with the collective imaginations of drama educators and fellow advocates we may yet find a creative approach.Inscribed and signed by author on title-page: 'To Taylor, Enjoy!! Gladys S. Some of the personal musings I am about to share are as much for the readers to mull over as it is for the community to engage with. It is hoped that through this sharing, we can openly discuss the junctures of concordance, existing gaps, and how we can support each other in placing Drama firmly in schools. This article is reflective and personal, drawing on my experiences setting up the “O” level Drama programme in my school (which includes creating a school-based curriculum and crafting the assessment modes), working closely with my peers in other schools and gathering feedback from my counterparts teaching “A” level Theatre Studies. For drama to take root firmly upon this isle we need to take stock of its current situation and work as a community to fortify its position firmly inland.

Earlier waves may have brought drama upon the shores of formal curriculum but its place on the embankment is precarious. In order to ride the waves of change and place drama firmly inland upon the isle of formal curriculum we need to learn to read the weather. This is a sign of the times curricular and policy reviews by the Singapore Ministry of Education in recent years have suggested that we may be on the crux of educational sea change.

It signaled the recognition that drama is considered rigorous enough as a discipline alongside curricular subjects such as Mathematics, the Sciences, and Humanities. The inclusion of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) “O” level Drama to the formal curriculum in 2005 was a milestone in drama education in Singapore.

Come Look with Me by Gladys S. Blizzard