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Turning the Soul: Teaching through Conversation in the High School,Used
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Is our nation's educational system faltering in part because it strives to teach students predetermined 'right' answers to questions? In Turning the Soul, Sophie HaroutunianGordon offers and alternative to methods advocated by conventional educational practice. By guiding the reader back and forth between two high school classes discussing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, she gracefully introduces the alternative approach to education: interpretive discussion.One class, located in a private, racially integrated urban school, has had many conversations about the meaning of books. The second group, less advantaged students in a largely black urban school, has not. The reader watches as students in each group begin to draw upon experiences in their personal lives to speculate about events in the play. The students assist one another with the interpretation of complex passages, pose queries that help sustain the conversation, and struggle to 'get Shakespeare right.' Though the teachers suffer moments of intense frustration, they are rewarded by seeing their students learn to engage in meaningful exchange.Because Turning the Soul draws on actual classroom conversations, it presents the range of difficulties that one encounters in interpretive discussion. The book describes the assumptions about learning that the use of such discussion in the classroom presupposes, and it offers a theoretical perspective from which to view the changes in both students and teachers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Turning the Soul'? A: 'Turning the Soul' explores the theme of interpretive discussion in education, highlighting the importance of engaging students in meaningful conversations rather than merely teaching predetermined answers.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is her background? A: The author of 'Turning the Soul' is Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon, an educator who focuses on innovative teaching methods and interpretive discussions in high school classrooms.
- Q: What kind of educational approach does the book advocate? A: 'Turning the Soul' advocates for an alternative educational approach known as interpretive discussion, where students draw upon their personal experiences to engage with literature.
- Q: How many pages does 'Turning the Soul' have? A: 'Turning the Soul' consists of 224 pages, providing an in-depth examination of classroom discussions and educational practices.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: 'Turning the Soul' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for both classroom and personal use.
- Q: When was 'Turning the Soul' published? A: 'Turning the Soul' was published on April 21, 1991, and has been influential in discussions about teaching practices since then.
- Q: What educational levels is 'Turning the Soul' suitable for? A: 'Turning the Soul' is primarily focused on high school education, making it suitable for teachers and educators working with that age group.
- Q: Does the book include real classroom examples? A: Yes, 'Turning the Soul' includes real classroom conversations and examples, illustrating the challenges and successes of interpretive discussions.
- Q: What are the key benefits of using interpretive discussion in the classroom? A: Key benefits of interpretive discussion include fostering critical thinking, encouraging student engagement, and promoting collaborative learning among students.
- Q: Is 'Turning the Soul' relevant for current educational practices? A: Yes, 'Turning the Soul' remains relevant for current educational practices as it addresses ongoing challenges in teaching and learning, emphasizing the need for dialogue and interpretation in education.