Incorporating Online and In-Person Book Clubs into Sociology Courses

Autor/inn/en	Wyant, Amanda; Bowen, Sarah
Titel	Incorporating Online and In-Person Book Clubs into Sociology Courses
Quelle	In: Teaching Sociology, 46 (2018) 3, S.262-273 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0092-055X
DOI	10.1177/0092055X18777564
Schlagwörter	Books; Clubs; Sociology; Student Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Nonfiction; Ethnography; Best Practices; Teacher Surveys; Outcomes of Education; Active Learning; Thinking Skills; Student Surveys; Teacher Attitudes; Undergraduate Students; College Faculty; Computer Mediated Communication; Group Discussion + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Book; Buch; Monographie; Monografie; Club; Klub; Soziologie; Schülerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Non-fiction; Nichtfiktionaler Text; Ethnografie; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Aktives Lernen; Denkfähigkeit; Schülerbefragung; Lehrerverhalten; Fakultät; Computerkonferenz; Gruppendiskussion
Abstract	Previous research has examined the use of nontraditional readings, particularly fiction, as a tool for teaching sociological concepts. Few studies have specifically looked at nonfiction monographs and ethnographies. This paper extends prior research by exploring how in-person and online book clubs using nonfiction texts can be used as a tool to engage and introduce students to sociological ideas. Book clubs were implemented in eight different sections across three courses. The structure and format of the book clubs varied considerably. We identify best practices for incorporating book clubs into sociology courses. Drawing on data from instructor-designed surveys, institutional course evaluations, and course exams, we also examine how book clubs influence student attitudes and learning outcomes. We conclude that book clubs can be adapted to fit a variety of courses and across different types of institutions. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01