 On Critically Conscious Research: Approaches to Language and Literacy Researchreviewed by Marcella Kehus - August 31, 2009  Title: On Critically Conscious Research: Approaches to Language and Literacy ResearchAuthor(s): Arlette Ingram Willis, Mary Montavon, Catherine Hunter, Helena Hall, Latanya Burkle, and Ana Herrera Publisher: Teachers College Press, New York ISBN: 0807749060, Pages: 176, Year: 2008 Search for book at Amazon.com As the sixth volume in the NCRLL Collection, Approaches to Language and Literacy Research, On Critically Conscious Research continues the fine tradition of its predecessors with one or more proven researchers, here Arlette Ingram Willis and her very capable peers, providing a sort of handbook for this specialized slice of educational research. And like the authors before them, these experts work to define their particular work, lay out its theoretical foundation, and guide both the novice and more experienced researchers through the particulars of relevant issues and concepts using exemplary studies. Some of the more basic notions to grasp are the ideological commonalties central to those facets of literacy and language research that fall under the label of “critically conscious.” First, this research should “include multiple perspectives and should ultimately advocate for social justice” (p. xii). More specifically, such research works to “challenge barriers to social change, inequality, and democracy as... (preview truncated at 150 words.) To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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