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Peer reviewedBoyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity
Strube, Penny – 1993
Theme study is in-depth research on a topic, issue, person, or content-area idea, in which reading and writing are used as tools for learning. Educational benefits of theme study include motivation, individualization, explorations of relationships, and the encouragement of a lifelong-learning attitude. Based on the premise that theme study is more…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Curriculum Design
