English | 2023 | EPUB, Converted PDF | 19 MB
Christine H. Leland; Mitzi Lewison; Jerome C. Harste, B0BG3DYK32, 1032155388, 1000772756, 1032160616, 9781032155388, 9781000772753, 9781032160610, 9781003246947, 9781000772739, 978-1032155388, 978-1000772753, 978-1032160610, 978-1003246947, 978-1000772739
Now in its third edition, this
indispensable text offers a critical perspective on how to integrate
children’s literature into the curriculum in effective, purposeful
ways. Structured around three "mantras" that build on each other―Enjoy;
Dig deeply; Take action―the book is rich with real examples of
teachers implementing critical pedagogy and tools to support students’
development as enthusiastic readers and thinkers. The materials and
practical strategies focus on issues that impact children’s lives,
building from students’ personal experiences and cultural knowledge by
using language to question the everyday world, analyze popular culture
and media, understand how power relationships are socially constructed,
and consider actions that can be taken to promote social justice.
Each
chapter features classroom vignettes showcasing the use of literature
and inviting conversation; three key principles elaborating the main
theme of the chapter and connecting theory with practice; and related
research on the topics and their importance for curriculum. Thoroughly
revised, the third edition includes new recommendations for teaching
with a critical edge and exploring alternative approaches to
standardized assessment.
With more
attention to culturally and linguistically diverse learners and
addressing new topics such as censorship and controversial texts, the
new edition is essential for courses on teaching children’s literature
and English Language Arts methods, and for every preservice elementary
and middle school English teacher.
