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Book Studies
Teaching with Graphic Novels: From Intimidation to Immersion
- 5.5 Hours
Teaching with Graphic Novels: From Intimidation to Immersion
Course Description: High-level non-fiction texts are often essential but can be overwhelming or inaccessible for many students. In this two-part book study, participants will explore how graphic novels can transform challenging content into an immersive and highly readable experience. Participants will engage in an "eyes-on" reading experience, reflecting on their own reading of any one of the following graphic novels:
- On Tyranny (Graphic Edition) by Timothy Snyder & Nora Krug
- Maus I: A Survivor's Tale (My Father Bleed History) by Art Spiegelman
- Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi
- Persepolis 1: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Facilitator: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, EdD, Med
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Complete all prereading activities and confirm completion in Confirmation of Pre-Reading Activity Completion.
2. Read the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
3. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
4. Discuss the book using the asynchronous forums.
5. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
6. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
Members who complete this course receive 5.5 hours of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours. The 5.5 hours for this course include 1 hour for the pre-reading activities, 2 hours to read, 1 hour for the Reflection Guide, and 1.5 hours for the discussions.
