Using Literature Study Groups in Teacher Education Courses: Learning through Diversity

Investigates the effectiveness of literature study groups with preservice teachers enrolled in a course on social foundations of American education. Describes introducing and using literature study groups in this class. Shows that 62% most liked "input from others"; 58% valued "gainin...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent & adult literacy 1997-10, Vol.41 (2), p.124-133
Main Authors: Roberts, Sherron Killingsworth, Jensen, Sharon J., Hadjiyianni, Eleni
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Childrens literature
Classroom Research
Collaboration
Educational Research
Elementary Secondary Education
Faculty diversity
High school students
Higher Education
Learning
Literary studies
Literature
Literature Circles
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Preservice Teacher Education
Preservice Teachers
Reading
Student Attitudes
Student teachers
Study Groups
Teacher Certification
Teacher education
Teacher Educators
Teachers
Teaching models
Training
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Summary:Investigates the effectiveness of literature study groups with preservice teachers enrolled in a course on social foundations of American education. Describes introducing and using literature study groups in this class. Shows that 62% most liked "input from others"; 58% valued "gaining a variety of perspectives"; and 75% considered literature study groups an instructional model to include in their repertoire. (SR)
ISSN:1081-3004
1936-2706