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Nauczyciel w roli krytyka literackiego
Teacher in the role of literary critic

Author(s): Anna Janus-Sitarz
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych
Keywords: didactics of literature; barriers of reception of literature; digital native; unread books; the newest literature; motivation to reading; critic workshop

Summary/Abstract: The article explores young people’s reluctance to read literature and how to motivate a generation of digital natives to reach for a book. The author reflects on literary education inspired by a literary criticism workshop. Special attention is drawn to the most recent literature as particularly motivating because it poses a challenge to both teachers and pupils. Additional approaches for teachers to consider in order to nurture an affinity for reading include rejection of instrumentalism in literary education (e.g. teaching to the test) and expression of the teacher’s personal fascination with literature and organization of classes in “the free zone of reading”.

  • Issue Year: 118/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 36-43
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish