Date of Award
4-27-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
Jennifer Miskec, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Christopher McGee, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Gena Southall, Ph.D.
Abstract
This thesis investigates the ways in which literature is taught in high school English classes. The author expresses frustration with current methods and advocates an increase in teaching Young Adult Literature to high school students in order to encourage the students’ enjoyment of reading. She goes on to discuss how she has taught Young Adult literature in the classroom and includes example lesson plans.
Recommended Citation
Herndon, Colleen Barnes, "YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM: EXPLANATION AND APPLICATION OF TEACHER/SCHOLAR: STUDENT/SCHOLAR PEDAGOGY" (2012). Theses & Honors Papers. 143.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/143
Included in
Children's and Young Adult Literature Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Secondary Education and Teaching Commons
