Teaching Children''s Literature - Its Critical

Inviting multiple ways of critically engaging with literature, this text offers a fresh perspective on how to integrate childrens literature into and across the curriculum in effective, purposeful ways. Structured around three mantras that build on each otherEnjoy; Dig deeply; Take actionthe book is rich with real examples of teachers implementing critical pedagogy. The materials and practical strategies focus on issues that impact childrens lives, building from students personal experiences and cultural knowledge to 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. Written for teachers and teacher educators, each chapter opens with three elements that are closely linked: 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. See more