Abstract
Using literature circles in a asychronous graduate level education course is not a common teaching method. This researcher conducted action research on course participants to see if this teaching method was effective and if so which type of activity asynchronous or synchronous literature circle was more impactful on the students. Using a literature circle format so teachers can learn how to use type of instruction this in their K-12 classroom is essential to improve reading ability and engagement of all types of learners. This research is helpful to determine if this instructional practice should be used in other teacher education online courses.
Presenters
Rena RockwellAssistant Professor, Teacher Education, Webster Universtiy, Missouri, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Considering Digital Pedagogies
KEYWORDS
ASYNCHRONOUS, SYNCHRONOUS, TEACHER EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL PEDAGOGY
