Document Type
Article
Article Version
Publisher's PDF
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
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.
Publication Title
Language and Literacy
Repository Citation
Calderwood, Patricia E.; Mazza, Morgan; Ahearn, Hilary; Ruel, Abiah; Favano, Amy; Mahieu, Kathleen; McNeill, Dan; Nguyen Ho Dias, Catherine; Pryde, Linda; and Stenerson, Carolyn, "Power without honor is indeed a dangerous thing: Constructing critical literacy in elementary teacher education" (2010). School of Education and Human Development Faculty Publications. 13.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/education-facultypubs/13
Published Citation
Calderwood, P.E., Ahearn, H., Dias, C., Favano, A., Mahieu, K., Mazza, M., Pryde, L., Ruel, A., V., McNeill, D. & Stenerson. (2010). Power without honor is indeed a dangerous thing: Constructing critical literacy in elementary teacher education. Language and Literacy, 12, (1), 1-20.
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