Essays about: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time"

Found 5 essays containing the words The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.

  1. 1. Fiction, Social Cognitive Skills, and ASD students : A series of lesson plans based on Mark Haddon's novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Martin Björnberg; [2021]
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    Abstract : Working with students on the spectrum, I often find myself trying to clarify and mediate misinterpretations between students, interruptions in conversations, and reminding them to be active listeners. This essay aims to explore ways in which literature could enhance social cognitive skills among students on the autism spectrum by utilizing Michelle Garcia Winner's methodology, the ILAUGH model, in conjunction with Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. READ MORE

  2. 2. Diversity is best : A literary analysis of how Mark Haddon’s “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” may promote understanding and awareness towards the social construct of neurodiversity  

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Julia Hollertz; [2019]
    Keywords : Neurodiversity; English Level 6; Fundamental Values; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Neurotypicality; Social Model of Disability; Accurate Representation; Self-determination; Impairments; Disability;

    Abstract : This essay investigates how the first person narrative of Mark Haddon’s neurodiverse protagonist in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time raises awareness for the complexity of neurodiversity in relation to a neurotypical society. This has been done by applying the critical lens of Disability Studies and Disability Studies in Education to explain how disability is a concept of social and cultural construct. READ MORE

  3. 3. From Obstacle to Opportunity : making reading meaningful in the classroom

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Martina Andreasson; [2012]
    Keywords : English; reading; reader response; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time; Does My Head Look Big In This?; reading in education;

    Abstract : The aim of this essay is to learn how I as a teacher can work with reading in different ways to promote learning for students in upper secondary school. This is discussed with examples from Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and Randa Abdel-Fattah's Does My Head Look Big In This?. READ MORE

  4. 4. How to deal with Asperger's syndrome in school. : A comparison between House Rules and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Emma Borg; [2011]
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    Abstract : This is an essay about Asperger’s syndrome from a pedagogical perspective. My research question is what is important for a teacher to know about Asperger’s syndrome and why? The essay shows that it is important to be aware that pupils with Asperger’s syndrome might have difficulties in understanding, for instance, social cues and non-verbal language. READ MORE

  5. 5. Reading with Your Ears : A comparative study of reading and listening to Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Therese Winqwist; [2010]
    Keywords : reading comprehension; audio books; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time;

    Abstract : “Reading with Your Ears” is a comparative study of comprehension in reading a text versus listening to an audio book. The text excerpt is from Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and has been read or listened to by seventh-grade students. READ MORE