Program Overview

To enhance literacy, students need opportunities for meaningful reading discussions that go beyond individual comprehension. This course explores the many benefits of classroom book clubs as a powerful tool for promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and engagement with texts. You will learn practical strategies for organizing and facilitating book clubs, creating an environment where students can share insights, ask questions, and analyze literature together. The course will also highlight how to foster a supportive community of readers, encouraging collaborative goal-setting and enhancing reading skills through group discussions. By emphasizing literary discourse, book clubs not only improve reading achievement but also nurture a culture of diverse perspectives, mutual respect, and a lifelong love of reading.

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At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 15 hours
Up to 6 months to complete coursework
1 PDU
Graduate Level Professional Development Credit
$150
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

 

Who Should Enroll? 
6-12th grade teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, para-educators

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1 Register online.

Step 2 Complete the course.

Step 3 Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.

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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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