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English 311: Teaching Adolescent Literature |
Course Overview & Syllabus
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This course introduces students to the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching literature in middle and high school settings, exploring the role of curriculum demands, technology shifts, and best practice strategies as they relate specifically to this field. Controversial and challenging topics such as text selection, copyright issues, standardized testing, and critical thinking will also be central to constructing a well-rounded understanding of what it means to teach ELA in the 21st century. The guiding questions to help build this understanding include: What is best practice in literature instruction? What skills do students need in order to become better readers and how does the teacher support this skill acquisition? How does one make literature meaningful and relevant to a diverse and modern student body? The answers to these questions will provide a strong foundation for completing the required coursework, including the construction of a YA podcast, leading discussion with current high school students, and the development of two-week unit plans.
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Course Highlights
Book Talk Podcasts
These culminating projects required students to transform traditional booktalks into engaging podcasts based on selected YA novels.
These culminating projects required students to transform traditional booktalks into engaging podcasts based on selected YA novels.
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The project for "Sold" was created by Jayne Holman.
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The project for "The Hunger Games" was created by Kyle Teague and Tyler Francavilla.
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