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The Art of Teaching Literature (International Context)

Course Overview

This professional development course equips English teachers with advanced strategies for teaching literature in international school contexts. Designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of multicultural classrooms, this program emphasizes inclusive pedagogical approaches and cultural sensitivity when exploring literary texts.

Course Details

  • Duration: 2 months
  • Accreditation: Modern Teacher Training College London
  • Target Audience: English teachers working in or preparing for positions in international schools

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Design culturally responsive literature curricula that engage diverse student populations
  • Apply critical literary theory frameworks appropriate for international contexts
  • Implement effective strategies for teaching texts from multiple cultural traditions
  • Facilitate meaningful discussions around sensitive cultural themes in literature
  • Develop assessment methods that account for linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Create inclusive learning environments that honor multiple perspectives

Course Content

Module 1: International Literature Teaching

  • Culturally responsive pedagogy in literature classrooms
  • Understanding international curricula frameworks (American, IB, Cambridge, etc.)
  • Balancing Western canon with global literary traditions
  • Text selection principles

Module 2: Critical Literary Approaches for Global Contexts

  • literature methodologies
  • Literary Analysis Techniques 
  • Cultural context analysis techniques
  • Reading Strategies 

Module 3: Teaching Poetry 

  • Types of poetry
  • Teaching poetry framework 
  • Writing a poem 

Module 4: International Exams/

Assessment and Feedback in International Contexts

  • SAT/ACT
  • IGCSE / Checkpoints
  • MAP Test

Module 5: Capstone Project

  • Development of a culturally responsive literature unit
  • Peer review and collaborative refinement
  • Implementation planning
  • Reflective practice documentation

Learning Methods

  • Interactive online input sessions 
  • Teaching Practice  
  • Collaborative lesson planning
  • Guided reading discussions
  • Teaching demonstrations and feedback
  • Reflective journaling
  • Mentoring from experienced international educators

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