Recentering Rosenblatt to Address the Engagement Gap in State Standards

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how Rosenblatt's concepts can enhance student engagement in classrooms.
• Four classroom teachers shared their experiences and practices.
• They applied ideas from Louise Rosenblatt's 1938 book Literature as Exploration.
• Strategies for improving engagement were discussed and evaluated.
• Teachers reported a noticeable increase in student engagement.
• Classroom practices became more aligned with literary exploration and student interests.