Investigating Adolescent Critical Literacy Engagement

Authors

  • Sarah Elizabeth Bonsor Kurki University of Victoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20360/G2JC7W

Keywords:

Critical Literacies, Adolescent Literacies, New Literacies, Texts, Qualitative Inquiry,

Abstract

In this paper the author considers adolescents’ important texts and how they are adopting a critical literacy approach towards them. Qualitative data are presented that demonstrate how critically minded these adolescents are when engaging with texts. The author suggests approaches teachers can take to enhance the relationship between literacy curriculum and teenagers’ text-based interests. A tool for evaluating adolescents’ approach to texts is presented to assist teachers so they can move their students beyond evaluative thinking into a transformative position. This article concludes with suggestions for how teachers can develop their own critical literacy approach to texts and curriculum.

Author Biography

Sarah Elizabeth Bonsor Kurki, University of Victoria

PhD Candidate, Language and Literacy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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Published

2015-06-08

How to Cite

Bonsor Kurki, S. E. (2015). Investigating Adolescent Critical Literacy Engagement. Language and Literacy, 17(3), 13–33. https://doi.org/10.20360/G2JC7W

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2015): Regular Issue

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