Journal Article

Reading and Analyzing Ethnographies through Literature Circles: A Praxis Model for Encouraging Multicultural Educators

Coles-Ritchie, Marilee

2013

Overview

This study explores the process of implementing literature circles using ethnographies as the texts to better prepare teachers for multicultural/ multilingual teaching contexts. Data collected by the course instructor and two of the participants, using a Critical Teacher Action Research (CTAR) methodology, indicate that participants think critically, connect to the texts and others, and identify ways to enhance school practice based on the funds of knowledge described in the ethnographic works when participating in literature circles. The author provides the process of implementing literature circles in teacher education courses and provides an action plan for further practice.

• Publisher: Eastern College, Department of Education,International Journal of Multicultural Education (IJME),International Journal of Multicultural Education
• Subject: Action Research / Analysis / Classrooms / Critical Thinking / Cultural Background / Cultural Pluralism / Data Analysis / Discussion / Education Courses / Educational Practices / Educational Research / Elementary Secondary Education / English / English (Second Language) / English Language Learners / English Learners / Ethnography / Futures (of Society) / Group Dynamics / Learner Engagement / Literature / Meetings / Migrant Children / Migrant Education / Multicultural Education / Multiculturalism & pluralism / Multilingualism / Periodicals / Praxis / Preservice Teacher Education / Reader Text Relationship / Reading Instruction / Reading Material Selection / Student Surveys / Teacher Education / Teacher Education Programs / Teacher Educators / Teacher Effectiveness / Teachers / Teaching Methods / United States (Intermountain West)