Teaching Transcendentalism Thematically: A Fresh Approach for Your High School English Class

Teaching Transcendentalism is often a challenge for high school English teachers. Its abstract ideals and 19th-century language can feel inaccessible to students, leaving many to wonder how these ideas connect to their lives. However, when taught thematically, Transcendentalism comes alive! And our students can explore its core principles—self-reliance, nature, individuality, and civil disobedience—in meaningful and … Continue reading Teaching Transcendentalism Thematically: A Fresh Approach for Your High School English Class