Writing and walking the labyrinth: a case study

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Overall, S. 2016. Writing and walking the labyrinth: a case study. in: Sellers, J. and Moss, B. (ed.) Learning with the Labyrinth: Creating Reflective Space in Higher Education Palgrave Macmillan.
AuthorsOverall, S.
EditorsSellers, J. and Moss, B.
Abstract

This case study documents instances of using outdoor labyrinths in creative writing teaching and practice. The study also includes some suggested writing exercises.

Year2016
Book titleLearning with the Labyrinth: Creating Reflective Space in Higher Education
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Output statusPublished
SeriesPalgrave Teaching and Learning Series
ISBN9781137393838
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Print15 Apr 2016
Publication process dates
Deposited04 Feb 2016
Accepted23 Nov 2015
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