Necessary but not Sufficient: Literacy Pedagogies for Changing Times

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https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29522

Abstract

This paper argues the case for expansive and inclusive models of literacy pedagogy that can be applied to curriculua more generally. Literacy pedagogy in Australia has benefitted from using Freebody and Luke's (1990) Four Roles of the Reader Model. We analyse the Paul Kelly song video, Sleep, Australia, Sleep, using this model. Underpinning this model is the concept that each role is necessary but not sufficient. We discuss the benefits fo pluralism in language and literacy pedagogy in an age of standards-based reforms and shifting repertoires of literacy practices in pedagogies that speak back to the Anthropocene.

 

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Joanne O'Mara, Deakin University

Joanne O’Mara is an Associate Professor of Langauge and Literature Education and Chair of English teaching method at Deakin University. An experienced secondary English and Drama teacher, she has continued to work with young people and schools through her university research. She particularly values the opportunity to work with students to develop their confidence and self-belief. She considers herself extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues on a series of projects that are valuable. This research includes reading for pleasure, literacies and new textual practices; digital play and games; literacy pedagogies and gratitude and secondary English and drama pedagogy.

Glenn Auld, Deakin University

Dr. Glenn Auld is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Deakin University. He has published on literacy practices, Indigenous education, literacy teaching through gratitude, out of school literacies and children and young people’s engagement with digital texts. He won the Betty Watts Award for research into language resources that uphold the linguistic rights of Ndjebbana speakers. He is currently researching literacy pedagogies for Bad Settlers in projects that realise the political futures and sovereign rights of Indigenous Australians.

Narelle Wood, Deakin University

Narelle Wood has completed her Bachelor of Science, with Honours, as well as her Graduate Diploma and Masters of Education. Narelle has also worked as a leading teacher as Head of English and Literacy at a high performing girls’ school and a lecturer in teacher in the Education Faculty at Monash University and a teaching associate at Deakin University. She is currently working as a Community Projects Coordinator for Parliament of Victoria and is also working on her PhD specifically looking at English teacher accounts of creativity.

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Published

2021-06-09

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O'Mara, J., Auld, G., & Wood, N. (2021). Necessary but not Sufficient: Literacy Pedagogies for Changing Times. Language and Literacy, 23(2), 32–48. https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29522

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Vol. 23 No. 2 (2021): Reimagining Literacy: Being Literate in the Pandemic Era

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