Quote: "Critical literacy theorists believe that language is a means for social action and advocate that teachers do more than teach students to read and write; students should become agents of social change. Through critical literacy, students become empowered to transform their world." (Tomkins pg. 10)
Comment: I love this quote because it is so true! The children of today will be the future leaders and if they are not up-to-date on what is going on around them they will be powerless to advocate the changes that need to be made. Of course it is important for students to read and write well, but to be able make changes, they need to understand social justices, and reading books is such an easy and effective way to learn about them.
Question: How can we encourage books about social injustices for students without upsetting touchy parents?
Jess, I also love the quote you chose. It reminds me how much power and responsibilty we hold as teachers. It is our job to help mold these young people into the future of our world. I also agree that it is important that they do know about life and the world around them. Parents can be touchy, but I think that perhaps the cirriculum is discussed at the beginning of the year, so they know that their child will be learning about, and we give our reasons as to why we feel strongly about teaching certain topics parents will be more understanding. And if worse comes to worse and they choose not to have their child participate that is their right.
ReplyDeleteJanelle Webb (4)