I've found the same to be true. the point is too have groups with enough
diversity to have good discussions. Too much choice does result ins tudents
reading independently and not getting the opportunity to engage in critical
discussion. this isn't just about having one's belief's confirmed!
Sally
Jun 1, 2010 02:08:53 PM, mosaic@literacyworkshop.org wrote:
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Thanks Lori...do you think this is true irregardless of age and class size.
This is the first time I am trying lit circles with my grad students. The class
is about 30 students..UGH! Any other advice is truly appreciated. From, Mena
Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D.
Florida Atlantic University
Dept. of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
2912 College Ave. ES 214
Davie, FL 33314
Phone: 954-236-1070
Fax: 954-236-1050
-----Original Message-----
From: EDWARD JACKSON
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Sent: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 10:53 am
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading
...draft list
It has been my experience when working with lit circles that are organized
around central themes and relevant discussions that the instructor needs to
present books which support student choice without taking readers away from
those themes and discussions. Too much choice can also overwhelm. Perhaps your
next logical task would be to do a preliminary sift and narrow your list to 4-6
titles that are most relevant to your course.
Lori
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