Critical Pedagogies and Language Learning

This important volume on the critical pedagogical approach addresses such topics as critical multiculturalism, gender and language learning, and popular culture.

Bonny Norton (Edited by), Kelleen Toohey (Edited by)

9780521535229, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 12 January 2004

380 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.512 kg

"the concept of the book-the melding of language learning with aspects of social change-not only becomes fascinating but also offers new perspectives and recommendations for parents, educators, school administrators, and politicians willing to improve the system. Well-written and articulated, excellently documented, and with convincing examples, Norton and Toohey present this innovative research in an unprecedented manner, bringing theory and practice together to transform existing social relations in the interest of schools and communities.

This important volume on the critical pedagogical approach addresses such topics as critical multiculturalism, gender and language learning, and popular culture. Critical pedagogies are instructional approaches aimed at transforming existing social relations in the interest of greater equity in schools and communities. This paperback edition on the pedagogical approach addresses such topics as critical multiculturalism, gender and language learning, and popular culture. Committed to language education that contributes to social justice, the contributors explore the meaning of creating equitable and critical instructional practices, by exploring diverse representations of knowledge. In addition, recommendations are made for further research, teacher education, and critical testing.

Subject Areas: Applied linguistics for ELT [EBAL]