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Yin and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture Texts
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Sandra Eckard (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
Publication date
December 30, 2014
Pages
191
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781475806892
ISBN-10
1475806892
Dimensions
0.75 by 6 by 9 in.
Weight
0.70 lbs.
Original list price
$28.00
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this need is often met with unenthusiastic students. âFunâ workâlike movie days or projectsâis often seen as what to do after the real work is finished. But what if instructors could blend the two pieces together more effectively, motivating students with interesting material while still achieving curriculum goals? This text attempts to fuse the pieces in to a cohesive philosophy.
Yin and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of, and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the classroom. Whether youâre new and need a guide to begin your journey as a teacher, or youâre experienced and want to add some spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox.
Other key features of this book include:
Yin and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of, and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the classroom. Whether youâre new and need a guide to begin your journey as a teacher, or youâre experienced and want to add some spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox.
Other key features of this book include:
- Clear, easy-to-read sections for each chapter, including a Review of Current Literature and Classroom Connections
- Student-centered solutions to increase engagement with popular culture and technology
- Step-by-step plans for taking the activities from the page to the classroom easily
Editions
Hardcover
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (January 22, 2015)
9781475806885 | details & prices | 191 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $58.00
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (December 30, 2014)
9781475806892 | details & prices | 191 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $28.00
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About: English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this need is often met with unenthusiastic students.
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