Challenging Stories: Canadian Literature for Social Justice in the Classroom

Challenging Stories: Canadian Literature for Social Justice in the Classroom
ISBN-10
1551309734
ISBN-13
9781551309736
Category
Education
Pages
214
Language
English
Published
2017-07-31
Publisher
Canadian Scholars’ Press
Authors
Ingrid Johnston, Anne Burke, Angela Ward

Description

How can Canadian educators begin to instill cultural sensitivity and social awareness in elementary and secondary school students? This vital text attempts to answer that question by bringing together literacy scholars and practicing teachers in a unique cross-Canadian exploration of children’s literature and social justice. Through reflection on the experience of teaching with various Canadian texts including picture books, novels, and graphic novels, the contributors behind Challenging Stories create a “pedagogy of discomfort” that will encourage both educators and their students to develop critical literacy skills. The compelling contributions to this collection highlight the complexities of teaching with texts that address issues of discrimination, historical marginalization, colonialism, racial and gender intolerance, sexual orientation, language, and cultural diversity. The authors offer first-hand insight into the possibilities and challenges of implementing curricular and pedagogical changes to promote equity and social justice in the classroom. Featuring the stories of participating teachers and an annotated bibliography of children’s literature, this invaluable resource will prove to be essential reading for current and future educators.

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