Short Stories from American Literature is a professional development course designed for teachers of grades 7-14 where students will read stories by classic and contemporary American authors. The materials also provide a review of the tools for reading, stimulating the development of insight, understanding, and discernment.
This course, designed for teachers of middle school, secondary school, and college level, provides the structure and incentive to read and think about some of the great novels from American fiction. These works have shaped the development of American literature, thought and culture. Teachers will be asked to read two novels selected from a list of 19th and 20th century classics and to respond to their readings in a variety of creative ways.
Learning how to bring children and books together in productive and satisfying experiences is the ultimate goal in this course. You will become more aware of the wealth of available children's literature and will develop skills for selecting literature that is enriching and beneficial for children. Few experiences are so universally enjoyed by children as reading.
This course, designed for teachers of middle and secondary school, provides the structure and incentive to read and think about some of the great novels from British fiction. These works have shaped not only the development of English literature, but also the very nature of thought and culture.
Experience reading outstanding short stories from multiple cultures, including Europe, South America, and Africa. When one reads international authors, one is caught first by the universality of life. Their concerns, experiences and dilemmas are not that different from those of readers and writiers everywhere.
Children naturally love poetry. This course is designed to help teachers gain confidence in teaching poetry--both reading and writing. It introduces rationale, techniques and strategies for sharing poems with children. Teachers will discover the potential of poetry to enrich their classrooms plus practical ideas to inspire and encourage children to enjoy reading and writing poetry themselves.
Looking for a new approach to classic literature? Teaching Shakespeare offers you an opportunity to explore a variety of new, innovative teaching strategies for approaching Shakespeare in the classroom. This online, standards-based course includes special attention to Shakespearean vocabulary, comprehension and fluency, as well as current resources for teaching Shakespeare.
Take advantage of the opportunity to read those American plays that have been on your 'must read' list for too long. This course gives you the chance to discover the value and importance of American drama while equipping you with innovative strategies and activities to make dramatic literature come alive for your students.
Connect with the Holocaust through adolescent fiction and apply strategies to engage the Middle and High School learner with history! One of the most effective pedagogical tools for educating young people about the Holocaust is through literature. By educating young readers about the Holocaust without overwhelming them, we can equip our learners to fight prejudice and discrimination.
Embark on a journey into Jane Austen's world through an engaging exploration of her novels! You will discover more about Austen's lasting impact and her legacy and gain a deeper understanding of the elegant and tumultuous Regency period during which she lived. Discover how the political, cultural, and social framework of the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain influenced Austen's novels.
Thor, Robin Hood, Queen Guinevere, Harry Potter - these are just a sample of the iconic characters that we will encounter in this course, heroes and heroines that have shaped literature, inspired debate, and moved society. In this course designed for teachers of middle and high school students, we will investigate 24 essential hero stories, their origins, and their impacts.
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