The current turbulent global political climate has led to
unprecedented numbers of economic migrants and refugees seeking
asylum, many of whom are school-aged children in need of linguistic,
cultural, and emotional support. The title of this volume, Redirecting
the Flow of Knowledge Across Languages and Cultures, reflects an
intentional effort to challenge Western hegemonic traditions and
promote an inclusive, pluralistic vision of language, culture, and
identity—one that foregrounds the transformative potential of
multilingualism and intercultural awareness. This collection
reimagines literacy learning through diverse cultural frameworks and
linguistic systems, offering alternative pathways for education that
are responsive to global realities. The contributing chapters showcase
innovative autobiographical methodologies and research designs
grounded in culturally sustaining pedagogies. The
contributors—experienced educators and scholars with rich linguistic
and cultural backgrounds—offer insights of particular relevance to
teacher education programs across varied educational contexts.
Redirecting the Flow of Knowledge Across Languages and Cultures
affirms the foundational premise that students from linguistically and
culturally diverse backgrounds bring invaluable knowledge to the
classroom and to the teaching and learning process. The volume
interrogates and illuminates critical themes such as language
awareness, cultural competence, and the implementation of pedagogical
practices that sustain diverse identities. Collectively, the scholars
in this volume share a commitment to advancing methodological
approaches that recognize identity as a central component of
learning—an aspect too often overlooked in contemporary classrooms.
The book ultimately advocates for culturally sustaining pedagogies,
critical language awareness, and educational practices rooted in
social justice.
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Autobiographical Teaching and Literacy Pedagogies
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781806860470
Publisert
2026
Utgiver
Emerald Publishing Ltd.
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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