Problem-posing with multicultural children's literature : developing critical early childhood curricula / Elizabeth P. Quintero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quintero, Elizabeth P.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Series:

Rethinking childhood 1086-7155 ; v. 31.

Rethinking childhood, 1086-7155 ; v. 31

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critical pedagogy.

Early childhood education--Curricula.

Early childhood education.

Multicultural education.

Children's literature--Study and teaching (Early childhood).

Children's literature.

Physical Description:

ix, 154 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, [2004]

Contents:

Chapter 1 Perspectives of Possibility 1

My Work, My Passions, My Biases 6

Problem-posing Critical Literacy 7

Problem-posing, Literature, and Early Childhood Integrated Learning 8

Qualitative Research with Preservice Students and Practicing Teachers in Early Childhood Classrooms 11

Theoretical Framework 11

Examples of Use of Method with Young Children 15

Chapter 2 Critical Literacy in Early Childhood Learning 21

Culture, Family, and Language and Critical Literacy 24

Teacher Education Students Learning to See and Document Critical Literacy 25

Autobiographical Narrative Illuminating Importance of Critical Literacy 29

Critical Literacy with English Language Learners 30

What Happened? 31

Educational Implications 34

Chapter 3 Language, Literacy, and Child-rearing in a Multicultural World 36

We Are Families 37

Excerpts from University Student Responses 40

So What Can Educators Do to Support Multicultural Child-rearing and Learning? 41

Learning from Families in Difficult Situations 47

What Mothers Do 48

Excerpts from Student Responses 53

Implications 55

Chapter 4 Integrating Curriculum for Birth-Toddler Age Group 57

Growth and Development Through Many Lenses 58

Planning for Integrated Curriculum for Infants Using Children's Literature 61

Planning for Integrated Curriculum for Toddlers Using Children's Literature 66

Chapter 5 Problem-posing and the Preschool Years 74

Children Become Critical Creators of Their Worlds 75

Symbols of Meaning in Preschool Years 77

Preschoolers and Literacy 81

Autobiographical Narrative about Early Literacy 81

Varied Ways of Knowing 83

Legend and Folktales in Children's Lives 85

Teacher Education Students Implementing Problem-posing with Children 87

Students Planning Problem-posing with Multicultural Children's Literature 87

Chapter 6 Kindergarteners Exploring the World 91

Balanced Literacy, Kindergarten Curriculum, and the Big Picture 91

More Problem-posing by Student Teachers and Children 92

History, Art, and Activist People 96

Poetry and Kindergarten 100

Phonics and Critical Literacy in Kindergarten 103

Integrated Curriculum with Multicultural Stories: Where's the Math? 105

Chapter 7 First Grade and the Light Bulb Going On 110

Invented Spelling 112

Environments in First Grade 117

Reflecting More on Language Acquisition and Multiliteracies in First Grade 121

Critical Literacy in First Grade 123

Chapter 8 Second Grade: What Is Really Important? 128

A Student Teacher's Overview 128

Critical Literacy and Passion 130

Passion about Our Worlds 135

The Brink of History 140

Autobiographical Influences 142

Integrated Curriculum 143

A Student Teacher Using Problem-posing with Second Graders 145

What One Student Teacher Learned about Teaching in Second Grade 147

Chapter 9 Just New Beginnings 150.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

0820467383

OCLC:

52979230