Children's and YA Books in the College Classroom - Essays on Instructional Methods (Paperback)

Using children's and young adult literature is a great way to improve a variety of college classes in fields as varied as biology, computer game development, political science and history. This collection of new essays by educators from a number of disciplines describes how to use such works as Where the Wild Things Are, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Swamp Thing, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter to introduce complex concepts, spark interest in difficult subjects and develop an understanding of how to teach to college and upper high school students. The contributors describe innovative teaching strategies using dystopian fiction, graphic narratives, fairy tales and mythology. Often overlooked or dismissed by teachers, children's literature can support student learning by raising levels of academic rigor, creativity and critical thinking.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2015
Editors:	Emily Dial-Driver • Jim Ford • Sara N Beam
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	308
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-9502-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General
LSN:	0-7864-9502-2
Barcode:	9780786495023

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