Caribbean writers on teaching literature / edited by Lorna Down and Thelma Baker.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Down, Lorna, editor.

Baker, Thelma (Jamaican teacher), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Caribbean literature (English)--Study and teaching (Higher).

Caribbean literature (English).

Caribbean literature (English)--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Literature teachers--West Indies--Interviews.

Literature teachers.

Literature teachers--Jamaica--Interviews.

Authors, West Indian--20th century--Interviews.

Authors, West Indian.

Authors, West Indian--21st century--Interviews.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Mona Kingston, Jamaica : The University of the West Indies Press, [2020]

Summary:

Spanning three generations of teacher-writers, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature speaks to the emergence of a distinct body of teaching styles, approaches, methods and philosophy for teaching literature. Each generation enriched by the others has extended the field of literature teaching. With its collection of eighteen interviews and its insightful theoretical discussions on creative ways of teaching literature, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature is an innovative and significant text on the pedagogy of literature. Grounded in the practice of teacher-writers in lecture rooms and classrooms this text has much to offer every teacher of literature. All the interviewees are teachers and writers. They bring to the field of teaching literature the perspective of the literary insider as well as the teacher. Passionate about literature, these teacher-writers highlight literature's value and necessity for enriching the quality of life in our societies. The text embodies the experience of teaching literature. Each interviewee recalls what it is like to create interesting and meaningful experiences with literary texts within the larger context and understanding of the purpose of literature. Reflecting on memorable as well as challenging experiences in teaching, these teacher-writers uncover unique pathways for engaging students in the study of literature.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Section 1. The Widening Student-Centred Vision: The First Generation of Caribbean Teachers

Commentary

Edward Baugh

Mervyn Morris

Velma Pollard

Maureen Warner-Lewis

Section 2. People, Place and Culture: The Second Generation of Caribbean Teachers

Thelma Baker

Victor Chang

Carolyn Cooper

David Williams

Mark McWatt

Lorna Down

Brian Heap

Section 3. Millennials, The Global and New Technology: The Third Generation of Caribbean Teachers

Norval Edwards

Samuel Soyer

Ann-Marie Wilmot

Sharon Phillips

Aisha Spencer

Sandra Robinson

Kelly Baker Josephs

Conclusion

References.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-228).