Teaching Children's Literature : It's Critical!

Name: Teaching Children's Literature : It's Critical!
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Teaching Children's LiteratureIt's Critical!\nAuthor(s): Christine H. Leland, Mitzi Lewison, Jerome C. Harste\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032155388, 978-1032155388\nSynopsis\nNow in its third edition, this indispensable text offers a critical perspective on how to integrate childrens literature into the curriculum in effective, purposeful ways. Structured around three \""mantras\"" that build on each otherEnjoy; Dig deeply; Take actionthe book is rich with real examples of teachers implementing critical pedagogy and tools to support students development as enthusiastic readers and thinkers. The materials and practical strategies focus on issues that impact childrens lives, building from students personal experiences and cultural knowledge by using language to question the everyday world, analyze popular culture and media, understand how power relationships are socially constructed, and consider actions that c.