Literacy models across nations: Literacy and critical literacy in teacher training programs in India

(2010) Literacy models across nations: Literacy and critical literacy in teacher training programs in India. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2(2), pp. 4424-4428.

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The thrust towards constructivist learning and critical thinking in the National Curricular Framework (2005) of India implies shifts in pedagogical practices. In this context, drawing on grounded theory, focus group interviews were conducted with 40 preservice teachers to ascertain the contextual situation and the likely outcomes of applying critical literacy across the curriculum. Central themes that emerged in the discussion were: being teacher centred/ learner centred, and conformity/autonomy in teaching and learning. The paper argues that within the present Indian context, while there is scope for changes to pedagogy and learning styles, yet these must be adequately contextualised.

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ID Code: 33668
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
Measurements or Duration: 5 pages
DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.705
ISSN: 1877-0428
Pure ID: 32199631
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education
Copyright Owner: Copyright 2010 Elsevier BV
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