'Power Without Honor Is Indeed A Dangerous Thing': The Social Construction of Critical Literacy in Elementary Teacher Education

Autor: Calderwood, Patricia, Mazza, Morgan, Ahearn, Hillary, Ruel, Abiah, Favano, Amy, Mahieu, Kathleen, McNeill, Dan, Nguyen Ho Dias, Catherine, Pryde, Linda, Stenerson, Carolyn
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Language and Literacy: A Canadian Educational e-journal, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-20 (2010)
Language and Literacy; Vol 12 No 1 (2010); 1-20
ISSN: 1496-0974
DOI: 10.20360/g2159x
Popis: An electronic conversation spontaneously constructed by elementary teacher candidates accomplished the critical reading of text, the connection of these readings to their work as teachers, and the framing of that teaching in terms of socially conscious inquiry and action. The structure of the conversation facilitated the exploration and establishment of the candidate’s identity as critical literacy educators; the implicit rules of engagement facilitated mutual trust, respect and appreciation. This created a safe space in which to engage in a discussion that rendered the teacher candidates vulnerable to self-doubts about critical literacy pedagogy, even as it showcased their intellectual strengths as critical readers. Implications for teacher education are included.
Databáze: OpenAIRE