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REACT MODEL and Teaching the Area of English Literature Focus
Zainab Amer Abd-Aljabar
College of Education / University of Tikrit
Nahida Taha Majeed
College of Education / University of Tikrit
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25130/lang.7.3.16
Keywords: REACT Model, Teaching, Literature, Activity, Learning
Abstract
The REACT methodology has been used to teach literary works in English. Students should be able to apply new knowledge and abilities to real-world circumstances, discuss and exchange information (work in pairs) in order to address problematic issues as a result of teaching. This methodology is intended to aid students in evaluating their prior knowledge and, as a result, improve their ability to comprehend the text at hand. Learning about English through literature is a common goal of English language education. It gives students a better understanding of the societal and political context of the target language society, as well as how a particular community communicates. This study highlights the significance of employing the REACT approach while educating students about literature. In other words, there are two parts to it: information on the REACT paradigm, and information on literature. In the end, the researcher reaches some findings.
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