ELEMENTARY / SECONDARY LEVEL WORKSHOP:Critical Democracy: Fostering Voice and Activism with English Language Learners
Posted April 8th, 2008 by admin
Convention Center 314
Panel:
Desiree Wong, Elementary Teacher
Zinaida Sanchez, PIQE
Tamara Collins-Parks, San Diego State University
How does critical democracy get addressed in the classroom with English language learners? Several critical pedagogy theorists, active classroom teachers, and pre-service teachers across all levels join forces on a panel to discuss engaging English Learners in critical democracy. Highlights include “Strategies for Taking over the School,” “Participating in Critical Democracy in the Community,” and “Fostering Classroom Environments as a Space for Critical Democracy.” Be prepared to be engaged and inspired!