Second Language Learners Making Video in Three Contexts

Authors

  • Kelleen Toohey Simon Fraser University
  • Diane Dagenais Simon Fraser University
  • Elizabeth Schulze Pacific Cinémathèque

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20360/G2S59R

Abstract

We describe videomaking projects in Canada, India, and Mexico in which second language learners were asked to show the children in the other countries what their lives were like. We consider how this form of expression might contribute to second language learning and allow children to make use of in and out-of-school resources. We also raise questions about the affordances and constraints of the videomaking process and explore how teachers might approach such multimodal literacy activities with children.

Author Biographies

Kelleen Toohey, Simon Fraser University

Kelleen Toohey is Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Her recent research has focused on multimodal literacy instruction for learners of English as an additional language.

Diane Dagenais, Simon Fraser University

Diane Dagenais is Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University.  Her research focuses on multilingual learners and her recent work explores multimodal forms of expression using tools such as videomaking in educational contexts.

Elizabeth Schulze, Pacific Cinémathèque

Elizabeth Schulze is Education Manager for Pacific Cinémathèque and has worked with amny children and youth making videos. She recently completed an M.A. in Communications at Simon Fraser University.

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Published

2012-08-07

How to Cite

Toohey, K., Dagenais, D., & Schulze, E. (2012). Second Language Learners Making Video in Three Contexts. Language and Literacy, 14(2), 75–96. https://doi.org/10.20360/G2S59R

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2012)

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