Critical Multimodal Literacy and the Common Core

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Abstract

The purpose of this case study research was to understand the ways in which an innovative, urban secondary English teacher (Ms. A) approached English Language Arts, when a set, standardized curriculum and testing were in place.
Ms. A can serve as an example of the ways in which new literacies practice can contribute to emancipatory, critical, multimodal curriculum, if students invested in the practice and if a teacher is willing/able to subvert the prescribed curriculum. In the era of accountability and curriculum standardization, more studies need to focus on the ways in which teachers can include innovative, inquiry-based curriculum, while still meeting standardized benchmarks.

Author

• Jill Perttula, Longwood University