Media Binds or Blinds? Participatory Action Research in Deconstructing Myths and Misconceptions in Teacher Education

• In Event: Crown Plaza Roundtable Session 2
  In Roundtable Session: Action Researchers, Explore! Participatory Action Research, Cooperative Inquiry, and Collaborative Writing to Challenge and Transform Educational Practice

Abstract

This participatory action research (PAR) project aims to advance scientific knowledge of social justice education as a means to promote global media literacy skills in teacher education programs and attempts to address the misconceptions by creating a space to re-examine current curricula as compared to transformative, collaborative, and inclusive curriculum.
To develop culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, teacher candidates investigated the transformative teaching models through the lens of multicultural education, semiotics, and media literacy in the global education context.
This PAR promotes media education as a means of deconstructing the myths and misconceptions in P20 classrooms, and showcases innovative and inclusive projects and best practices for developing critical autonomy, global competency, and 21st century skills in teacher education programs.

Authors

• Melda N Yildiz, New York Institute of Technology

• Jennifer J. Chen, Kean University