Curriculum Infusion Faculty WorkshopPardess Mitchell

Introductions

KWLWhat do you already know about

the book and how we are using it?

What do want to learn today?

Why are we doing this?Emphasize reading as an important

element of the college experienceUnderscore the subtle connections

between a wide range of academic disciplines

Encourage and enhance student participation

Create a sense of communityIntegrate an academic and social

experience into the campus community

What can I do to help?Having the book as required reading in

your coursesEmbedding classroom discussion,

projects, or assignments based on a theme included in the book

Exploring the notion of identity through “naming”, the way we name ourselves and others

Have students attend or participate in One Book, One Harper events as they relate to themes contained in the book

Sample Lesson- NamingThis would be a great

introduction activity to the bookNames tell us a lot about people,

places, and even things. Brainstorm! Think of the

reasons why/how we name people

Sample Lesson- NamingLook at the worksheet in front of

you and answer the questionsAfter everyone is done, we will

discuss our answers with the class

Other ideas?How can you use these different themes in

your classroom? ◦ Non-traditional families◦ Guns and violence◦ Union/Trade relations◦ Sexuality◦ Ableism◦ Physical deformities◦ Music ◦ Race relations◦ Appalachian Culture◦ Religion◦ Wilderness skills