Fostering Student Inquiry in the Literature Classroom

Why is it important for students to construct their own inquiry into texts? How can students develop E21CC dispositions through inquiry into texts? What can teachers do to design and enact learning experiences for students to inquire into texts meaningfully and independently?

Overview

This course aims to address the above questions and provide you with deeper understanding of student inquiry in the Literature classroom. You will learn to enable your students to inquire into texts, taking into consideration their readiness, learning needs and interests.

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate understanding of student inquiry in the Literature classroom, aligned with the Literature in English Teaching and Learning Syllabus 2027;

• apply the Literature Pedagogical Practices (LPP) to design meaningful learning experiences that enable students to inquire into texts; and

• customise Literature lessons to address students’ readiness, learning needs and interests, making appropriate use of EdTech including AI.

Course Structure

For enquiries, please contact:

Ms Denise Marie Fernandez (Academy Officer/Pedagogy) at denise_marie_fernandez@moe.gov.sg.