This paper is a summary of various theories, findings and opinions. Those theories which are widely used in literary and cultural studies are either introduced or further explored having been introduced in undergraduate modules in theory of literature and elsewhere. Literary theory and teaching of literature the current study argues that poststructuralist literary theory through its emphasis on reader can help to achieve the aims of modern pedagogies stated above and can also help to overcome the limitations of the traditional approaches towards the. A sampling of critical lenses literary theories were developed as a means to understand the various ways people read texts. Literary theories were developed as a means to understand the various ways people read texts. Text can be read as an authors unresolved issues in life, resulting in hisher evident work. Many films and dramas are produced on many novels and stories. In other words learning theories explain how learning and teaching processes should be andor should take place. Theories overview of learning theories over the past century, educational psychologists and researchers have posited many theories to explain how individuals acquire, organize and deploy skills and knowledge. As teachers deal with teaching and of equal importance learning of students, the contribution of various learning theories to teacher development. Creative techniques of teaching literature 124 mythology.
This essay also investigates and compares how well teaching english literature, in accordance with each of these two learning theories, fulfills stipulations in the swedish national curriculum for high school courses english 5, 6 and 7. Theories of teachingintroduction kerlinger1965 has defined the terms theory of teaching. They explore how theories and methods such as marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, phenomenology, reader reception, feminism. After all, theory is practiced, whether by a young child facing a plate full of different foods or a teacher in front of a class on the first day. Literary criticism and theory university of calicut. A userfriendly guide 2006 that, theory can help us learn to see ourselves and our world in valuable new ways, ways that can influence how we educate. Provide a definition of the term, explain how they are classified, give relevant examples. Our readers seek to more effectively transfer their knowledge of. How to teach and learn english literature in eeducation era. Such a pleasure is regarded as superior to all others, for, it has a dual purpose i. Literary theory and teaching of literature the current study argues that poststructuralist literary theory through its emphasis on reader can help to achieve the aims of modern pedagogies stated above and can also help to overcome the limitations of the traditional approaches towards the teaching of literature. To help readers organize and apply this extensive body of literature, various authors have classified these theories in different ways. This section will very briefly explore some of them in alphabetical order, which you might like to research further and try out with your own learners. There is a debate among english teachers in china on whether it is proper to use literary theory to teach literature for undergraduate english majors.
In analyzing literary works within a conceptual framework, the student needs the freedom to choose from a variety of critical standpoints and to discover for himself various approaches to the literary symbol. Values are incentives or reasons for engaging in an activity. Looks either at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves. Aug 15, 20 literary theories and approaches simplified version 1. To teach is to be battered scrutinized, and drained, day after day. Deborah appleman a very basic way of thinking about literary theory is that these ideas act as different lenses critics use to view and talk about art, literature, and even culture.
Undergraduate teaching has received considerable attention in literature in terms of methods used, innovative ideas and outcomes. Individual differences in foreign language learning. Theory of literature is a book on literary scholarship by rene wellek, of the structuralist prague school, and austin warren, a selfdescribed old new critic. The inclass teaching activities include multimedia teaching, students presentation, text drama. In truth, becoming a teacher is a bit like becoming an unpaid therapist because you might be the only one that teaches that little girl in. The proponents of each theory believe their theory is the theory, but most of us interpret texts according to the rules of several different theories at a time. Psychology of literature the ppy g ysychological study of the writer, as type and as individual psychology of the author the study of creative process h d f h l i l the study of psychological types and laws present within works of literature psychology of the characters literary study in its strictest sense. I will take this classification as my starting point, illustrating it with examples from. In an important paper on the relationship between theories of teaching and teaching skills, zahorik 1986 classifies conceptions of teaching into three main categories. Using classroom observations and interview as research instruments, this paper evaluates the approaches of five esl teachers teaching year 5 students and examines the various challenges faced by them in the teaching of literature. The earliest mentaldiscipline theories of teaching were based on a premise that the main justification for teaching anything is not for itself but for what it trainsintelligence, attitudes, and values. Showalter is a now retired professor of english at princeton, perhaps most well known for her 1979 work towards a feminist poetics in. Its contents were based on their shared understandings of. These theories may be classified under different headings according to some criteria.
Talking about teaching strategies, there are many teaching strategies can be used by teacher in classroom when teaching strategies process, which are suitable for large groups, small groups, and for individual of course. Basically, we will focus on the question of what is literature, the multiple values of teaching literature in the classroom, how literature helps the student develop the basic skills speaking, writing, reading, and the reasons for choosing this particular text and finally. The opinions expressed in this work are those of the author and do not. Benchmarks for learning and teaching benchmarks for learning knowledge teaching moving from passive absorption of information individual activity individual differences among students seen as problems what. The inclass teaching activities include multimedia teaching, students presentation, text. Teaching is professional work that involves taking action intentionally and skillfully, m a umely way, under conditions that are changeable and problematic. Jane tompkins, a life in school, 1 collected below are my notes on reading elaine showalters teaching literature, first published in 2003. In this study, the theories of cognitivism and constructivism as well as the social cognitive theory. The two met at the university of iowa in the late 1930s, and by 1940 had begun writing the book. Pedagogy, study of teaching methods, including the aims of education and the ways in which such goals may be achieved. There are many different theories regarding the way people learn. Theory, practice, and effective teaching of english ncte. Teaching and learning english literature presents a comprehensive overview of.
Teaching and learning theories tomorrows professor. Theories of learning and teaching what do they mean for. These courses foreground theoretical approaches or methodological developments, including how they affect formal or historical topics. Access study documents, get answers to your study questions, and connect with real tutors for edu 4. Elaine showalters teaching literature higher education. Apr, 2020 literary theories were developed as a means to understand the various ways people read texts. Pdf the approaches to teaching literature for efl young. There is the transfer theory which treats knowledge as a commodity to be transferred from one vessel to another. Theories of teaching in language teaching chapter 2. A theory of teaching is a set of interrelated constructs, definitions, propositions whichpresent a systematic view of teaching by specifying relations among variables with the purpose ofexplaining and predicting. Literature and language teaching by gillian lazar using literature in language teaching by jennifer hill 6 constructing a literature lesson plan creating.
Literary criticism and theory page 9 incidental to the pleasure it gives. There is the shaping theory which treats teaching as a process of shaping or moulding students to a predetermined pattern. Literary theories and teaching of english language arts request pdf. Sep 07, 2015 to teach is to be battered scrutinized, and drained, day after day. Therefore, a case is made for a practiceoriented theory which addresses the specific challenges faced by learners and teachers working with literary texts in elt. Teaching literary theory and teaching writing sage books. The research is an attempt to respond to controversy among the use of literature as a media in teaching english for young. The three highest levels analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are frequently said to represent critical thinking kennedy et al. Teaching and learning theories, and teaching methods used.
Twentyfirst century education, poststructuralist literary theory, teaching of literature, critical pedagogy, social cognitive learning. Theories and methodologies of english language and literature. These pictures can be very fascinating to become familiar with the country and its literature. The field relies heavily on educational psychology, which encompasses scientific theories of learning, and to some extent on the philosophy of education, which considers the aims and value of education from a philosophical perspective. Basically, we will focus on the question of what is literature, the multiple values of teaching literature in the classroom, how literature helps the student develop the basic skills speaking, writing, reading, and the reasons for choosing this particular text and finally, provide the exercises originating from this text. By choosing the right material and by emphasizing rote methods of learning, according to that theory, one disciplines the. Beach and others published literary theories and teaching of english language arts find, read and cite all the research you.
Theories of teaching and learning at swinburne university of technology. The teaching of literature irene pieper, johann wolfgang goetheuniversitat frankfurt intergovernmental conference languages of schooling. Based on related teaching and learning theories, this article tends to provide some inclass and afterclass teaching and learning activities of english literature. We opted for a number of selected literary and cultural theories and. Although learning theories typically are divided into two categoriesbehavioral and cognitivea third category, constructive, is added here because of its recent emphasis in the instructional design literature e. However, dont get too concerned thinking you must teach in a certain way because a theorist.
Learning theories are theories whose main concern is to link research with education. Application of literary theory in teaching literaturea case study. This paper reports on a case study of the teachers approaches to teaching literature for young learners in bandung. Application of literary theory in teaching literaturea. Our goal is to feature practical articles on best classroom practices, including the use of the internet and other technology. Comparison of learning theories in mathematics teaching. These films or dramas can be showed to students after or. For example, a couple of authors indicate how the appropriate and creative use of word processing may be a powerful tool in teaching second language writing. There are a great number of teaching theories available, and theres more information available even on the three summarized above. Writing theory and practice in the second language. In such cases, the consequences will very likely differ from those intended by the teacher. Literary theories session 6 psychology of literature.
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