ERIC Number: EJ1048974
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 21
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An Inquiry-Based Approach to Critical Literacy: Pedagogical Nuances of a Second Grade Classroom
Beach, Pamela; Cleovoulou, Yiola
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v60 n1 p161-181 Spr 2014
This case study explores the pedagogy and practices of an elementary school teacher who combines inquiry pedagogy and critical literacy. The authors gathered data for this analysis by conducting two interviews with a classroom teacher and observing classroom practices 12 times over a 6 month period. Through a general inductive approach to analysis, trends emerged that showed the classroom teacher used practices that combined traditional inquiry pedagogy for critical literacy development. This research provides insight into how this elementary teacher negotiated and connected inquiry to critical literacy. Furthermore, the findings can inform scholars and teacher educators of successful teaching strategies as they prepare future generations of elementary teachers.
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Critical Literacy, Grade 2, Case Studies, Elementary School Teachers, Interviews, Instruction
University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: http://ajer.synergiesprairies.ca
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 2; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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