MY FAVOURITE LITERATURE TEACHER

I did not have any literature subject during my school years. The first time I took a literature class was when I had to enroll in Diploma in Education programme in Maktab Perguruan Ilmu Khas, Cheras. I had a few lecturers teaching literature subject. We actually did worksheets and activities to study the novel of the Pearl and the Short Stories collections. One interesting method that a lecturer used was to ask us students to draw the character and setting with explanation on why we drew them that way. It helped make the story less abstract and more concrete for readers. It is also a method to help readers visualize what they have read. Furthermore, having drawn pictures based on the author’s description helps clarify the author’s viewpoint and make the story less forbidding to read. I think, this method helps grab the attention of students who are kinesthetic and loves visuals for learning. It gives them excuses to move around and use their physical bodies to help them understand what they have learned. It also aids comprehension for those who need concrete representation of concept. So, instead of just devouring the words in texts, teachers might want to try to ask students to draw, sing or role play parts of the text to make the stories as realistic as possible for students. Group work should help enhance the learning process since student would have opportunities to share their ideas and understanding of the story.