How a Therapy Dog May Inspire Student Literacy Engagement in the Elementary Language Arts Classroom

Authors

  • Lori Friesen University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v3i1.320

Keywords:

literacy, animal assisted theraphy, theraphy dog, engagement, elementary, languag earts classroom, literacy activities

Abstract

In this article, I discuss theoretical possibilities for the inclusion of therapy dogs in the elementary language arts classroom, particularly which may inspire students otherwise reluctant to engage in literacy activities. I incorporate Guthrie and colleagues’ work in engagement into research in Animal Assisted Therapy with children to posit a revised theory of engagement.

Vol 3 No 1 (2009): Literacy: Multiple Perspectives and Practices

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Published

2009-03-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2009): Literacy: Multiple Perspectives and Practices

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Articles

How to Cite

How a Therapy Dog May Inspire Student Literacy Engagement in the Elementary Language Arts Classroom. (2009). LEARNing Landscapes, 3(1), 105-122. https://doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v3i1.320