Let the Caged Bird Sing: Using Literature to Teach Developmental Psychology.

Boyatzis, Chris J.

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ERIC Number: EJ467846

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Let the Caged Bird Sing: Using Literature to Teach Developmental Psychology.

Boyatzis, Chris J.

Teaching of Psychology, v19 n4 p221-22 Dec 1992

Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Psychology, Emotional Development, Higher Education, Humanities, Instructional Materials, Reading Assignments, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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