Making Motherhood Work Reading and Discussion Questions

Abstract

I assign Caitlyn Collins' book, Making Motherhood Work in my families course. Our families course has a global component, so this book works well comparing how women combine motherhood and work around the globe. We read the book during the section of the class discussing paid and housework over four class sessions with the last class having most of the...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Family

Resource Type(s):

Class Activity

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

Quizzes could be given in class either before discussing the material as a reading check quiz, or used during discussion if students are not engaged in the discussion. I used the quizzes as "reading questions" that students would answer before coming to class via our LMS. I used these reading questions for readings throughout the semester. There were...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Motivate students to read the assigned material
2. Improve in-class discussion because of increased reading compliance

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Students will be able to recall information from the readings.
   
   Students will be able to find information in the readings.
   
   
   
   
2. Students will be better prepared to take part in class discussion.