Answer the following questions: What did you learn about teaching literature? What challenges did you face? What will you carry into your future classroom?hy literature matters and how you plan to teach it meaningfully.
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What did you learn about teaching literature?I learned that teaching literature involves more than just analyzing texts—it requires helping students connect emotionally and critically with stories to understand deeper human experiences. It’s also about creating a space where diverse perspectives and voices are valued and explored.What challenges did you face?One challenge was finding ways to make classic or complex texts engaging and relevant to students' lives. Another was balancing literary analysis with creativity, while ensuring that all students, regardless of skill level, felt included and capable.What will you carry into your future classroom?I will carry the belief that every story has the power to inspire, heal, and teach. I plan to create an inclusive and interactive environment where students can express their thoughts freely and see themselves in the literature they read.Why literature matters and how you plan to teach it meaningfully?Literature matters because it fosters empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world and ourselves. I plan to teach it meaningfully by connecting stories to real-life experiences, encouraging open dialogue, and integrating creative activities that bring literature to life.
