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=Transmission for Orientation Leading into Session 2: Construction of "Learning Through Literature with Young Adults" Framework (Waves of Change Collaborative Critical Inquiry)=

Whether we're reading codes of light as they dance across a screen or a ragged, dog-eared paperback, access to and appreciation of literature is more vital than ever in the 21st century.

Literature is changing, evolving -- and so is literacy and how we learn.

In Session 1, you will engage in primarily transactional and transformative learning as you reflect on what you bring to this study of learning through literature with young adults and join with colleagues to begin to shape how we will work together to leverage our collective experience and creativity.

The resources below begin to help explain the course pedagogical and theoretical framework. We'll begin our Waves of Change Pedagogical Framework project during Session 1. You'll find the Framework link on the navigation column (on the right side of this page).

Creativity -- a guide to encourage you in your expressive responses to literature
 * Motivation** -- Pink's update on motivation theory encourages us as teachers to strive to design educational opportunities so students have the autonomy they need to experience intrinsic motivation. See the RSA video below to learn more . ..

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