Engage with Contemporary Literature - Course

Transform Your Teaching with Contemporary Literature!

Embark on a transformative journey designed for advanced high school language arts teachers seeking to revolutionize their curriculum design. This course empowers you to integrate contemporary literature and media into your teaching, fostering critical thinking and vibrant discussions that resonate with today’s societal issues. You’ll develop a comprehensive curriculum unit culminating in a student-led discussion panel, equipping your students to engage with the world around them like never before.

Who is it For?

This course is tailored for advanced high school language arts teachers who are passionate about curriculum development and eager to enhance their approach to teaching contemporary literature and media. If you find yourself struggling to engage students with traditional texts or seeking innovative ways to foster critical discussions, this course is your answer.

Skill Level: Advanced

Audience:

• •High school language arts teachers
• •Curriculum developers
• •Educational administrators

Prerequisites

To embark on this transformative journey, you should have:

• •Experience in teaching language arts
• •Basic understanding of curriculum design principles
• •Familiarity with contemporary literature and media

What’s Inside?

This course is packed with engaging content and hands-on assignments to elevate your teaching.

Modules:

1. •The Relevance of Contemporary Literature
2. •Media Literacy: A Critical Skill for the 21st Century
3. •Curriculum Design: Mapping the Future
4. •Crafting Engaging Lesson Plans
5. •Facilitating Dynamic Discussions
6. •Implementation and Reflection: Bringing It All Together
7. •Showcasing Student Learning: The Discussion Panel

Quizzes:

Quizzes will test your understanding of key concepts and ensure you can apply what you learn effectively.

Assignments:

Assignments are designed to be practical and applicable, allowing you to implement what you learn in your classroom immediately.

Practical Project:

Create a complete curriculum unit that integrates contemporary literature and media, culminating in a student-led discussion panel that encourages critical thinking and engagement.

Before You Start:

Before you start, we recommend reviewing your existing curriculum and thinking about how contemporary literature can fit into your lessons.

Books to Read:

Recommended readings will enhance your understanding of contemporary literature and media literacy, providing you with a solid foundation for your curriculum unit.

Glossary:

A glossary of terms will help you familiarize yourself with key concepts and terminology used throughout the course.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will have mastered several important skills:

• •Integrating contemporary literature and media into curriculum design
• •Facilitating student-led discussions that enhance critical thinking
• •Creating engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles

Time to Complete:

8-12 weeks, with approximately 15-20 hours of dedicated study per week.

Enroll Now and Transform Your Curriculum!