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Incorporating Online and In-person Book Clubs into Sociology Courses
1North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Teaching Sociology
|July 13, 2021
Summary
This study explores using nonfiction book clubs to teach sociology. Results show book clubs effectively engage students and enhance learning across diverse courses and institutions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology Education
- Pedagogical Innovations
Background:
- Sociological concepts are often taught using nontraditional readings like fiction.
- Limited research exists on using nonfiction monographs and ethnographies for sociology instruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of in-person and online book clubs utilizing nonfiction texts for teaching sociological concepts.
- To identify best practices for integrating book clubs into sociology curricula.
- To assess the impact of book clubs on student engagement, attitudes, and learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Book clubs were implemented across eight sections in three different sociology courses.
- Varied structures and formats were employed for the book clubs.
- Data were collected through instructor-designed surveys, institutional course evaluations, and course exams.
Main Results:
- Book clubs, utilizing nonfiction texts, demonstrated effectiveness in engaging students with sociological ideas.
- The study identified transferable best practices for implementing sociology book clubs.
- Analysis indicated a positive influence of book clubs on student attitudes and learning.
Conclusions:
- Book clubs are a versatile pedagogical tool adaptable to various sociology courses and institutional settings.
- Nonfiction book clubs offer a viable method for introducing and reinforcing sociological concepts.
- The flexible nature of book clubs allows for customization to different educational contexts.
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