Setting Up and Implementing Effective Book Clubs for Grades 6-12

Learn how to build literacy through book clubs.

Program Overview

To enhance literacy, students need meaningful reading discussions. This course explores the advantages of classroom book clubs and offers strategies for forming them. Students will discover how to foster a community of book clubs, encouraging collaborative goal-setting and improving reading skills. By promoting literary discourse, we not only boost reading achievement but also cultivate a nurturing environment for diverse perspectives and a love of reading.

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Duration

Approximately 15 hours

Up to 6 months to complete coursework

Estimated Tuition

0

Tuition of this course is funded by a grant

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

1 PDU

Graduate Level Professional Development Credit

Key Features

Online and self-paced   |   Dedicated mentor    |    Interactive assignments

Real-world case studies   |   Earn graduate level professional development credits

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify the benefits of book clubs (motivation and sense of belonging)
  • Create a classroom culture and community for implementing student-led book clubs.
  • Describe innovative ways for students to explore, discuss, write about, and lead literacy book clubs to strengthen reading skills.
     

Course Topics:

  • Benefits of Book Clubs

- Motivate Students With Interest and Choice

- Book Clubs Create a Sense of Belonging

  • Classroom Culture and Community

- Building Community Through Book Clubs

- Online Book Clubs

  • Innovative Ways for Students to Explore Literacy Book Clubs

- Scaffolding Deep Discussions

- Write to Show Connections

This course is part of the 7-course "Comprehensive Literacy State Development" grant program. Educators can enroll in a single course or up to all 7 courses at no cost using the same “REGISTER NOW” button above.

  1. Basic Tools For Continuous Improvement in Literacy
  2. Using Culturally Diverse Texts
  3. Developing Community Literacy Access
  4. Parent and Family Partnerships
  5. Language Development to Support Literacy
  6. Standards Aligned Conferring With Readers in Grades 6-12
  7. Setting Up and Implementing Effective Book Clubs for Grades 6-12
Who Should Enroll?
6-12th grade teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, para-educators   

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1
Register online at no cost.

Step 2
Complete the course.

Step 3
Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.


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