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ERIC Number: EJ1049815
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 27
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-8958
Exploring Children's Literature with Authentic Representations of Disability
Rieger, Alicja; McGrail, Ewa
Kappa Delta Pi Record, v51 n1 p18-23 2015
Given the power of children's literature to communicate authentic representations of disability and the potential of humor for nurturing social acceptance, teachers should know how to discuss this literature in the inclusive classroom. The authors analyze authentic children's literature with elements of humor and provide strategies in support of such critical conversations.
Descriptors: Disabilities, Childrens Literature, Humor, Inclusion, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Literature Appreciation, Behavior Change, Didacticism
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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