A cry to teach for social justice: linking early childhood education, participatory action research and children's literature
PhD Thesis
Title | A cry to teach for social justice: linking early childhood education, participatory action research and children's literature |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Authors | |
Author | Hawkins, Karen |
Supervisor | Henderson, Robyn |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Doctor of Philosophy |
Number of Pages | 442 |
Year | 2010 |
Abstract | This study examined the use of children’s literature as a vehicle to teach for social justice. It was conducted in two preschool settings that provided noncompulsory, The study was underpinned by the recognition paradigm of social justice which argues that marginalisation and exploitation result from inequitable and inadequate recognition of difference. With this paradigm in mind, the study was framed within a participatory worldview, critical theory and socio-constructivist perspectives. Participatory action research aligns with these perspectives and was used in this study to produce knowledge and improve practice collaboratively in the Through cyclical, critically reflective analysis of weekly videotaped storytime sessions, the co-researchers found that the judicious use of children’s literature worked as an appropriate pedagogical strategy to teach for social justice. The study heightened preschoolers’ awareness and understandings of, and sensitivities to, social justice issues related to difference, diversity and human dignity The study concluded that teaching for social justice should begin in the early years and the use of children’s literature is an appropriate medium to do so. Such |
Keywords | early childhood education; teaching for social justice; children’s literature |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 500104. Human rights and justice issues (excl. law) |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
390302. Early childhood education |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9zz53/a-cry-to-teach-for-social-justice-linking-early-childhood-education-participatory-action-research-and-children-s-literature
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