Olwen McNamara|Lorna Roberts|Tehmina N. Basit|Tony Brown
Rites of Passage in Initial Teacher Training: Ritual, performance, ordeal and Numeracy Skills Test
Manchester Metropolitan University|Manchester Metropolitan University|Manchester Metropolitan University|Manchester Metropolitan University
abstract transition identified cultural anthropologists early twentieth century liminal stage rite passage contemporary anthropology challenges structural nature classic interpretations ritual analyses performance theory social drama turner dramatism burke interaction rituals goffman ritualisation bell applying contemporary anthropological lens initial teacher training identify transition linear progression complex process extended ambiguous inbetweenness involves play performance ordeal depict preservice teachers enmeshed performance symbolic acts undertaking ritual ordeals report narrate passage complex game becoming portray holistic experience metaphorically terms play explore particular students perceptions numeracy skills test recently imposed ritual ordeal rite intensification characterised government device police boundaries teaching profession