The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life by John Schu
The Gift of Story explores the value of sharing stories in ways that speak to our hearts and connect learning communities. It grounds this affective work in a discussion of five affective elements of story―healer, inspiration, clarifier, compassion, and connector―and includes narrative discussions, rationale, and contributions from influential educators and children’s book creators along with tons of book recommendations and suggestions for direct classroom and library connections.
Format: Online/Virtual
Program Category: Instruction/Curriculum
5 Total SCECH hours
3 half-hour Zoom discussion on each of the 5 elements in the book (healer, inspiration, clarifier, compassion, and connector)
7 half-hour asynchronous activities including padlet discussion and sharing of book talks
Course exit survey with implementation ideas
Earn a digital MAME PD badge upon completion
https://badgelist.com/Michigan-Association-for-Medi/The-Gift-of-Story-Reader
Attendance Method: Padlet/Discussion
Timeline: June 12-August 19, 2022 (order books asap)
Program Contact Name: Klaudia Janek kjanek@mimame.org or Amanda Davies amanda.davies@pccsk12.com
Learning Outcomes:
- Educators will read the book, The Gift of Story.
- Educators will discuss their reflections with other educators.
- Educators will identify opportunities to apply their new learning within their own Libraries or classrooms.
Objectives:
- Educators will explore the affective side of reading and incorporate new learning at their school with students.
Your hosts
Presenter Name: Klaudia Janek
Presenter Title: School Librarian/ International Academy
Company/Institution: MAME
Expertise/Qualifications: Klaudia is a school librarian who has been in her library since 2001. She is a certified school librarian and history teacher. Klaudia facilitates training workshops for the International Baccalaureate Organization about school libraries and the extended essay. She has been on various AASL committees and is a 2018 past-president of MAME. Klaudia has a MLIS from Wayne State and enjoys continuing to learn and grow.
Presenter Name: Amanda Davies
Presenter Title: School Librarian / West Middle School
Company/Institution: MAME
Expertise/Qualifications: Amanda is a school librarian in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. In addition to her work as a school librarian, she has also worked as a high school English and social studies teacher for almost 20 years. In both her roles as librarian and classroom teacher, she has regularly led professional development workshops ranging on topics from cultural proficiency, pedagogy, book talks, study groups, and book clubs. Amanda has served on the board of MAME and on the MISelf in books committee. She has a MLIS from Wayne State.