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Show me science advanced. Season 3. [eFilm]

2009
Videos and DVDs
The Transcendentalists: Teaching Ralph Waldo Emerson offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Emerson. This program presents essential information for a first introduction to this famous American philosopher, writer and Intellect. Each chapter features instructional insights by distinguished scholars. Discover essential information about Emerson's life and his significant essays which will enhance a better understanding to this pillar of nineteenth century American literature. Individual and class projects are outlined to help write, discuss and appreciate Emerson's essays. Transcendentalist scholar and English teacher, Richard H. Baker, introduces classroom strategies for teaching Emerson relevant for today's student environment. Baker suggests instructional classroom techniques that have earned him accolades at Noble and Greenough School. Baker draws upon relevant issues in each Essay to foster discussion, writing and interpreting the best known Transcendentalist in America, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Chapter Segments: Each Chapter is tailored appropriately for today's busy class schedule. To recognize the value of Emerson in a classroom setting, each of the seven Emerson chapters opens with specific, relevant and applicable interpretations for today's student, regardless of age. By demystifying the numerous challenges for understanding Emerson's essays, Professor Baker encourages individual responses to important issues, always aware of the difficulty in understanding Emerson on a first reading.
Imprint:
[United States] : TMW Media Group, 2009.Made available through hoopla
Collation:
1 online resource (3 video files (approximately 52 min.)) : sd., col.
Audience:
Not rated.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Episode 1 American Literary Classics - The Transcendentalists: Teaching Ralph Waldo Emerson Episode 2 American Literary Classics - The Transcendentalists: Teaching Henry David Thoreau Episode 3 American Literary Classics - The Transcendentalists: On Walden Pond, Summer & Winter: Henry David Th.
Access restrictions:
Digital content provided by hoopla.
Dewey class:
624.2
Language:
English
BRN:
442560
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