Literature Discussion Groups: An Examination of Gender Roles.

Evans, Karen S.; Alvermann, Donna; Anders, Patricia L.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Literature Discussion Groups: An Examination of Gender Roles.

Evans, Karen S.; Alvermann, Donna; Anders, Patricia L.

Reading Research and Instruction, v37 n2 p107-22 Win 1998

Highlights the experiences of three females (who were members of peer-led literature discussion groups) to examine notions of empowerment, student voice, and student silence. Finds that the discussion groups appeared to enact different conceptions of power. Discusses implications for instruction and research. (PA)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Communication, Discussion Groups, Gender Issues, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Literature, Middle Schools, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Student Empowerment

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Language: English

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