Article
Reading for Character: Principles of Bibliotherapy Applied to Children’s Literature
College Reading Association Yearbook
(2005)
Abstract
In the past decade, interest has revived in character education, a facet of American education from the earliest days of the nation’s history. Bibliotherapy, the process of reading books with a therapeutic intent, is an effective means to implement character education within the curriculum. Bibliotherapy is a child-friendly and noninvasive technique that can be used in various groupings, settings, and ability levels. Book selection, active dialogue, and follow-up activities are critical elements in the successful classroom implementation of a bibliotherapy lesson.
Keywords
- literature,
- character,
- bibliotherapy
Disciplines
Publication Date
October, 2005
Publisher Statement
(2005). College Reading Association Yearbook, 27, pp. 183-190.
Citation Information
Karen L Parker. "Reading for Character: Principles of Bibliotherapy Applied to Children’s Literature" College Reading Association Yearbook (2005) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/karen_parker/1/