Teaching Literature in Middle School
Teaching Literature in Middle School

Author: National Council of Teachers of English

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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This book, part of a series which serve as guides for K-12 teachers who are striving to align lively, classroom-tested practices with standards, gathers together brief articles spotlighting instructional suggestions. The book begins with overviews of the key component of fiction, with special emphasis on character. It then continues with a section suggesting major themes of interest to young readers. The third section of the book illustrates ways of moving students from insightful responses to more distanced critical perspectives, while the final section offers ideas for creating communities of readers through such experiences as role playing, student seminars, and the involvement of families and others outside the school. (NKA)

The Arts in Education
The Arts in Education

Author: Mike Fleming

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-03

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1136454888

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Do the arts improve academic achievement? What does it mean to ‘teach’ art? What should the balance of classic and pop be in the music curriculum? Should we encourage young children on the stage? How do we judge whether what a child produces is good? How do we justify the arts in the curriculum? What should be the balance between form and content when teaching art? The arts in education inspire considerable commitment and passion. However, this is not always matched by clarity of understanding. In this book Mike Fleming introduces the reader to key theoretical questions associated with arts education and clearly explains how these are related to practice. It offers an authoritative account of how ideas relevant to education are addressed by key authors in aesthetics, art theory and cultural studies. Covering all aspects of arts education, the book considers: definitions and theories of art influences on teaching the arts researching the arts teaching and learning creativity assessment. Throughout the book there are examples of practice to illustrate key ideas and a discussion of useful background texts with a summary of content and arguments for further exploration. Written by a leading authority in the field, it is essential reading for students on Arts PGCE and M Level courses, teachers of the arts and policy developers that require more understanding and insight into their practice.

Learning to Read and Write
Learning to Read and Write

Author: Ellen J. Brooks

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1351216449

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Originally published in 1986. This is an excellent resourcebook for the holistic teaching of language and the arts. The book works its way through theories of language acquisition and literacy before specifically discussing the role of the arts in literacy education and the integration approach. Each chapter has an extensive annotated bibliography detailing the resources available. The final listing includes both resources for teachers but also the children. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this sociopsycholinguistic account will be of great use to anyone seeking a better understanding of teaching and learning reading and writing.