Literary Imagination and Professional Knowledge: Using Literature in Teacher Education

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      Myers Education Press. PO Box 424, Gorham, ME 04038. Tel: 207-520-2700; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.myersedpress.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Intended Audience:
      Teachers
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Literature; Teacher Education; Curriculum Development; Educational Psychology; Individual Development; Educational Assessment; Fiction; Poetry; Preservice Teachers; Student Attitudes; Diversity; Adolescents; Resilience (Psychology); Self Concept; Professional Identity; Childrens Literature
    • ISBN:
      978-1-975505-30-1
    • Abstract:
      "Literary Imagination and Professional Knowledge: Using Literature in Teacher Education" establishes a foundation for expanding the use of literature in teacher education curricula. The contributors to this collection have a wide variety of education and experience, thus bringing a richness to the content of the volume. Literature can be a valuable means for illuminating subject matter in college courses focused on educational psychology, educational foundations, human development, educational assessment, and other areas critical to the development of future teachers. When literary excerpts are incorporated into the presentation of content, the resulting connections can serve to enhance--in both quality and scope--student understanding and classroom discussions. This book is intended to provide specific suggestions and outlines for incorporating literature (e.g., fiction, poetry, and narrative) in teacher education courses. A variety of genres, historical contexts, and specific applications are represented. Among the literary works highlighted are Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, Milton's "Paradise Lost," "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, Homer's "Odyssey," Dante's "Inferno," "The Sum of Our Days" by Isabel Allende, the Gilgamesh legend, the poetry of Jason Reynolds, the writings and artwork of William Blake, and classic folk and fairy tales. They are used as frameworks for introducing or exemplifying concepts typically covered in teacher education curricula. One chapter also describes a research investigation into the effects of using literature on pre-service teachers' beliefs and attitudes about cultural diversity.
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      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      ED630063