Transcript EDUC 501 Advanced Child Development

Using Bibliotherapy to
Improve Reading
Comprehension and Socially
Appropriate Behavior
Karen L. Parker, Ed.D.
Beth Ackerman, Ed.D.
Liberty University
Bibliotherapy:
Background
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Bibliotherapy Definitions
• The use of books to help people solve
problems.
• A child reading about a character who
successfully resolves a problem similar to
the one the child is experiencing.
• Create a healing through books.
“A book may be able to reach where an
adult cannot”. (Maich & Kean, 2003).
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Benefits of Bibliotherapy
• An awareness that others have faced
similar problems
• The knowledge that alternative solutions to
problems exist.
• The development of a freedom to talk
about problems.
• The growth of problem solving skills.
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Benefits of Bibliotherapy
• The further development of a positive selfconcept
• Relief of emotional or mental stress.
• The development of honesty in self-image.
• The growth of interests beyond just the
self.
• The fostering of a better understanding of
human behavior.
Maich & Kean, 2003
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Relationship to Special Education
http://www.cameron.edu/~philipl/bibliohome.html
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Abuse
ADHD
Autism
Behavior Disorders
Chemical
Dependency
• Communication
Disorders
• Dysgraphia
• Dyslexia
• Emotional
Disturbance
• Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome
• Gifted and Talented
• Hearing Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Retardation
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http://www.threedoctors.com/index.html
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Bibliotherapy:
Planning
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Lesson Plan
Subject: Reading/Language Arts
Grade: 6
State Standard [Virginia SOL]:
National Standard [IRA/NCTE]:
Primary Objective
Literature Selection [Choose book or story for application of
the lesson concept.]
Character Principle [Choose character principle related to
literature selection.]
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STEP 1. Preparation
Match the book with the student
[identify target behavior]
• Main character behavior
• Reading and developmental level
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STEP 2. Identification
Before reading
• Introduce theme
• Compare experiences
• Make predictions
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STEP 3. Involvement
During reading - ask questions
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
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STEP 4. Insight
After reading
• Process story
• Determine alternate behavior
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Creative activities
• Role-playing
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Creative activities
• Creative writing
• Artistic expression
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Bibliotherapy
Application
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• Identify target behavior
– Individual or group
• Pre-read selected chapter
– Match target behavior
• Plan related activities
– Pre-reading
– During reading
– After reading
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