Last week, we presented a book talk to our classmates. We all practically did the same thing which is okay, but Judy introduced us to alternative book talks. This was an interesting take on book talks, as small summaries via PowerPoint is usually the most common take on book talks. We were introduced to alternative resources that can help us, not only as students but as instructors/teachers to evaluate ourselves or our students around the topic of assessments. In the article “Teaching Ideas” it explains that students lean towards the same book responses, so it is up to us teachers to show them how to think outside of the box. Out of the 50 strategies introduces in the article, number 7 stuck out to me the most. Having another teacher, or anyone who can have a different point of view discuss their views is interesting. As teachers, we must use other resources to teach our students, even if that means seeing it from another person’s point of view. Having the school’s counselor create a dialogue on a novel or text we are reading lets us see the views of a professional social opinion. I really enjoyed the class on that day, as it helped me think outside the box while completing my unit plan.
If you are reading this, what idea stuck out to you the most and why?? If you weren’t in class, I will link the article below for you to download and read. It is interesting and helpful for creating a unit plan.
http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/EJ/0871-jan98/EJ0871Ideas.PDF
Thank you so much Cresida, for this reflection and for linking the article. I am glad you have been able to consider ways to incorporate alternative book talks.
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