The Uses of Literature.
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| Title: | The Uses of Literature. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burroughs, Robert |
| Source: | Executive Educator. Jul 1993 15(7):27-29. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| Publication Date: | 1993 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Evaluative Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Guidelines, Literature, Teaching Methods |
| ISSN: | 0161-9500 |
| Abstract: | Literature instruction in today's schools is an exercise in information retrieval rather than critical thinking. Too many teachers regard literature as reward for learning to read. Recent research shows that studying literature can promote the kind of critical thinking and "skilled intelligence" touted in the push toward national standards. Specific teaching techniques (focusing, shaping, hinting, telling, summarizing) are suggested. (MLH) |
| Journal Code: | CIJNOV1993 |
| Entry Date: | 1993 |
| Accession Number: | EJ465307 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Literature instruction in today's schools is an exercise in information retrieval rather than critical thinking. Too many teachers regard literature as reward for learning to read. Recent research shows that studying literature can promote the kind of critical thinking and "skilled intelligence" touted in the push toward national standards. Specific teaching techniques (focusing, shaping, hinting, telling, summarizing) are suggested. (MLH) |
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| ISSN: | 0161-9500 |
