Critical+Literacy

=Theories & Research=

= Critical Literacy = We often speak of the importance of critical thinking which is reflective thinking focused on what to believe and/or do. It's a process. Critical literacy is more than critical thinking. It's a stance; a way of looking and reading the world. Paulo Friere's work is often described as an effort to liberate through critical literacy.

Specific Inquiry Question to Guide Summaries: What is Critical Literacy and what's the connection to Creativity and Social Justice?

Resources: > > Cummins & Sayers (1995) explain three types of literacy and the importance of each.
 * [|“Beyond Cultural Literacy” Chapter 5 in Brave New School] (Go to Contents and select Chapter 3, read "Functional, Cultural, and Critical Literacies" beginning page 88) (Cummins & Sayers, 1997)

> Theory and practice meet in this comprehensive site on critical literacy. > > Another excellent resource from the Tasmania Dept. of Education -- this one looking at the power of image. > > > > Coffey provides a basic definition, a little of the history, and some practical classroom applications.
 * Critical Literacy, an English Teacher's Guide from the Tasmania Dept. of Education
 * Critical Literacy and Visual Texts: Windows on Culture
 * Critical Literacy (Heather Coffey, LEARN NC)