Sentences with phrase «teaching classic literature»

We'll expand on a recent conversation about the future of teaching classic literature with a pair of passionate guests:

Modenbach suggests that teaching classic literature is worth the extra effort on students» and teachers» parts.

One's ability to teach classic literature, art, music, history, philosophy, and theory, is successfully being eroded, and it is these disciplines that are necessary for students to become cultured citizens.

Not exact matches

Whilst current trends in teaching allow some of the teachers at the school to explore curriculum topics in new and engaging ways, the more traditional M. Lazhar is horrified to find his class unable to complete dictations and unfamiliar with classic French literature.

Making such changes could be a positive thing if it provides students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of literature and the skills that can be applied to reading non-fiction, according to Gardner, who said that is a key reason the classics are taught in the first place.

Michael Gove has made a «real mistake» in asking GCSE exam boards to remove US literary classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men from the English Literature syllabus, the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) has said.

Compared to Massachusetts» previous standards, Common Core reduces the amount of classic literature, poetry and drama taught in English classes by 60 percent.

With a focus on helping English teachers in grades 9 - 12, Prestwick House publishes the largest selection of literature teaching guides in the country, a line of classic novels, and hundreds of other educational products.