Bringing Literature to Life: Innovative Approaches to Teaching English
How can literature inspire resilience or drive social change? Two English and Media Studies MA capstone projects recently explored this question, bringing fresh perspectives to high school English curricula.
Guided by Dr. Jillian Sayre, these projects tackled timely and impactful themes. One examined post-apocalyptic literature, uncovering its power to engage students in discussions about resilience and societal challenges. The other focused on writing for social justice, offering pathways to inspire young learners to become advocates for change through their creative work.
Congratulations to Dana Foedisch and Siobhan Collins for their thoughtful and innovative contributions to the field of education.
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