Λογοτεχνικοί κύκλοι: από τη διδασκαλία στην απόλαυση του λογοτεχνικού κειμένου

Περίληψη

The purpose of this study is to present how Literature Circles, as an instructive strategy, were drawn and implemented in the frame of the seminar 'Teaching Literature in secondary school' to 14 students of the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies at the University of Crete. The data collection tools included an observation-feedback chart, discussion role sheets, student journals, and semi-structured post-course interviews with the students. The findings of the study can be summarized as follows: a) students considered literature circles the most enjoyable part of language arts; (b) their reading engagement and motivation increased while at the same time (c) they developed better comprehension and social skills.