Becoming Activist - Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing (Hardcover, New edition)

Becoming Activist is a revolutionary study of youth human rights activism and literacy learning. The book follows five urban youth organizers from the Drop Knowledge Project in New York City. Intentionally polyvocal, the voices of the five youth are featured prominently to highlight the shifting articulation of their activist identities in relation to social and economic justice. Becoming Activist explores critical literacy pedagogy beyond the confines of formal education. While it has been historically theorized within English classrooms, much existing research points to the limitations of conducting critical literacy in schools. In search of a space where critical literacy can be more fully realized, this book positions urban youth organizing as an alternative context for powerful community-based learning. A valuable read for educators, researchers, and young organizers, Becoming Activist offers insight into conducting literacy work to promote positive youth and community development. Ultimately, the idea of "becoming" is key to understanding and supporting youth activists as they grow to exercise their political power for positive social change.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Critical Praxis and Curriculum Guides, 6
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Elizabeth Bishop
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	135
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-2686-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of those with special educational needs > Teaching of physically disabled persons
LSN:	1-4331-2686-9
Barcode:	9781433126864

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