Course 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.
