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Download full textRobertson, Marla K.; Smith, Jennifer M. – International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 2017
This article focuses on a preservice teacher's participation in an online book club using professional literature. The purpose of this study was to understand how one student's participation within an online book club on teaching contributed to a shifting in pedagogical beliefs. Data include online discussion transcripts and end-of-course…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Beliefs, Student Attitudes, Books
Hilbun, Janet – International Association of School Librarianship, 2010
Children's book awards give us a mirror of the culture of a country and the books that children enjoy. While the majority of school librarians are very familiar with the books that win awards in their country, very few are cognizant of books that win awards in other countries. This paper examines major awards for children's books in as many…
Descriptors: Awards, Reading Interests, Values, Childrens Literature
Direct linkIvey, Gay – Voices from the Middle, 2011
Based on her experiences with the transformation of 8th-grade reading in one school, Ivey advocates for a substantial shift in what students read in English class and what is available to them in school. Middle school classrooms are in dire need of a book makeover, and this should be the first order of business when considering what to do for…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Intervention, Reading Interests, Books
Dorsey, Mary E., Comp.; Horne, Ulysses G., Comp. – 1973
Based on the realization that each child must be given the opportunity to develop as a unique individual and that exposure to books expands a child's world, stimulating his creative thinking and his desire for new experiences, this booklet presents in outline form a variety of suggestions for encouraging children to share the books they have read.…
Descriptors: Books, Child Development, Group Activities, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedArthur, Anthony – Children's Literature in Education, 1975
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Interviews
Peer reviewedPeters, William H. – Elementary School Journal, 1972
The preparation for a lifetime of reading enjoyment makes children's literature that special something.'' (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation
Dyke, Debby Van – Library Media Connection, 2005
A One Book program called "Building a Community of Readers" encourages reading and discussion of a book in a casual setting and not as an assignment to earn a grade. Some suggestions are provided that would help in establishing such a program and encourage a community-wide participation that includes choosing the book, choosing the committee,…
Descriptors: Literature Appreciation, Books, Reading Interests, Community Involvement
Jackson, Dan – Media and Methods, 1980
Describes how the author was shaped by his reading experiences as a boy and young man. Suggests some of the values literature holds for individuals in various circumstances and urges that teachers work to match books to individual students and their needs and interests. (TJ)
Descriptors: Books, Literature Appreciation, Reading Attitudes, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1977
Lists an annual annotated bibliography of trade books compiled to aid teachers, librarians, and parents in identifying books children like. (MB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Johnson, William – Elementary English, 1972
Author suggests methods of encouraging children to read. (RY)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation, Motivation Techniques
Ohanian, Vera – Elementary English, 1970
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation, Reading Interests
Carlsen, G. Robert – Engl J, 1970
Discusses the developmental stages of students' reading interests and maintains that the teacher has to discuss the student's life and values "through the intermediary of literature" in order to encourage him to continue to read; paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (59th, Washington, D.C., November 28,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Books, Literature Appreciation, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedYolen, Jane – Children's Literature in Education, 1977
Discusses the many world-wide stories of Cinderella, contrasting the American version with other versions in different eras and cultures. (MB)
Descriptors: Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Markushevich, A. – Prospects, 1972
Descriptors: Books, Creative Reading, Individual Reading, Literature Appreciation
Marks, Sue – Elementary English, 1972
Reaction to A Recommended Reading Diet for Children and Youth of Different Cultures," Elementary English, November 1971. (Editor)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
