Critical Literacy Theorists Quiz

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How meaning is socially constructed within texts and the political and economic contexts in which those texts were created

Liberal Education, Pluralism, Transformative Praxis

It is ideologically aligned with particular postures of normative socio-political consciousness that are inherently exploitative

Intellectual freedom and consideration of disparate interpretations, but avoidance of contradiction and emphasis on rational argumentation

Reading to evaluate principles that support a loose conception of tolerance

Study Notes

Critically literate individuals can understand how to read the word and the world, interpreting and challenging dominant ideologies and power structures.

Three forms of educational practice identified by the authors of Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum: • Functional literacy, which focuses on basic literacy skills for social participation • Cultural literacy, which emphasizes the importance of cultural knowledge and critical thinking • Critical literacy, which aims to challenge dominant ideologies and power structures

Lankshear and McLaren argued that the traditional definition of literacy is too narrow and limited, failing to account for the complexities of modern literacy practices.

Characterized by an emphasis on individual freedom, autonomy, and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, without consideration of its practical application.

Emphasizes the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and multiple perspectives, recognizing that knowledge is socially constructed and subjective.

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