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Building Critical Literacy and Empathy with Graphic Novels - by Jason D Dehart (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Beginning with the assertion that educators can effectively use comics and graphic novels to develop readers' critical literacy and empathy, DeHart explores the use of graphic novels across grade levels in a wide range of topics and themes.
- About the Author: Jason DeHart is an Assistant Professor of Reading Education at Appalachian State University and a long-time comics reader.
- 171 Pages
- Education, Teaching Methods & Materials
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About the Book
Ten papers presented at institutes held in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Ariz., and Durham, N.C., in March, April, and May 1968.Book Synopsis
Beginning with the assertion that educators can effectively use comics and graphic novels to develop readers' critical literacy and empathy, DeHart explores the use of graphic novels across grade levels in a wide range of topics and themes. Taking When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed as a recurring focal text, DeHart argues that critical conversations can be opened up through well-chosen graphic novels. The book features recommended titles, insights from graphic novel authors and creators, and lesson ideas. Topics include: - Anti-Bias and Anti-Bullying- Autobiographical and Biographical Stories- Gender Representation- Diverse Abilities- Black Joy, Black Lives Matter, and Antiracist Pedagogy- Stories of (Im)migration and Removal- Indigenous Peoples/First Nations Stories- Mental Health and GriefAbout the Author
Jason DeHart is an Assistant Professor of Reading Education at Appalachian State University and a long-time comics reader. DeHart's research interests include multimodal literacy, including film and graphic novels, and literacy instruction with adolescents. His work has recently appeared in SIGNAL Journal, English Journal, and The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 171
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: Teaching Methods & Materials
Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English (Ncte)
Theme: Language Arts
Format: Paperback
Author: Jason D Dehart
Language: English
Street Date: April 2, 2024
TCIN: 89742553
UPC: 9780814101674
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-1658
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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