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“In The Midst Of Experience:” Civic Education Through Narrative Creation, Jeff Spanke Feb 2021

“In The Midst Of Experience:” Civic Education Through Narrative Creation, Jeff Spanke

Language Arts Journal of Michigan

Through employing a narrative, reflective approach, I discuss how the experience of working with international students during a summer institute informed the developed and implementation of a civically minded project in a college Young Adult Literature seminar. The project sought to frame "America" as an actual teenager, relative to other, more "adult" countries in the world, and asked students to construct a conventional YA narrative featuring America as the primary character. Through this narrative, I explain the various successes of the project and ultimately argue that students' stories and original compositions offer a viable mechanism for progressive, democratic citizenship education …


The Moon Is Especially Full: Notes On Poetry, Teaching, Tests, And [Autistic] Intelligence, Chris Martin Dec 2019

The Moon Is Especially Full: Notes On Poetry, Teaching, Tests, And [Autistic] Intelligence, Chris Martin

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

This essay explores the ways in which poetry can help autistic students utilize creative expression and develop tools for self-advocacy.


Yellow Pads And The Return Of The Writer, Gregory Shafer Nov 2019

Yellow Pads And The Return Of The Writer, Gregory Shafer

Language Arts Journal of Michigan

No abstract provided.


A Wood Comes Toward Dunsinane: The Synthesis Of Traditional And Constructivist Methodologies, Randall L. Kaplan May 2017

A Wood Comes Toward Dunsinane: The Synthesis Of Traditional And Constructivist Methodologies, Randall L. Kaplan

Language Arts Journal of Michigan

Education professionals now favor Constructivist and project-based strategies for learning over Traditional methods, which include such frowned upon practices as rote memorization and recitation. The Constructivist approach is being taken to its natural apex by educators like Larry Rosenstock who have created Constructivist utopias such as High Tech High in San Diego, the school put under the microscope in the 2015 documentary film Most Likely to Succeed. Project-based, experiential units of study are effective, exciting, and edifying for both students and teachers. They promise to prepare students for the type of world they will inhabit, a world whose economy …


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Apr 1978

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

Literary publication showcasing writings, photography, and artwork from Thomas Jefferson College students.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Feb 1978

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College May 1977

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Apr 1977

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

Literary publication showcasing writings, photography, and artwork from Thomas Jefferson College students.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Apr 1977

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 5, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Mar 1977

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 5, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Feb 1977

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Jan 1977

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

Literary publication showcasing writings, photography, and artwork from Thomas Jefferson College students.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Jan 1977

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Nov 1976

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

Third Coast Poetry Newsletter

Newsletter of the Poetry Resource Center of the Thomas Jefferson College serving the Third Coast area.


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Oct 1976

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

Literary publication showcasing writings, photography, and artwork from Thomas Jefferson College students.


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Apr 1976

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

No abstract provided.


The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College Dec 1975

The Yellow Magazine, Grand Valley State College. Thomas Jefferson College

The Yellow Magazine

Literary publication showcasing writings, photography, and artwork from Thomas Jefferson College students.