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ERIC Number: EJ676055
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Examining the Role of Authoritative Discourse in the Labeling and Unlabeling of a "Learning Disabled" College Learner.
Clark, Caroline T.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v47 n2 p128-35 Oct 2003
Explores the role of authoritative discourse in the "learning disabled" labeling of a student enrolled in a literacy course for preservice teachers. Provides a concrete example of the power of authoritative discourse and the role that teachers, through their pedagogy, may play in accepting or interrupting that discourse. (SG)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Disabilities, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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