AERA Annual Meeting: Deconstructing Intersectional Racism in Language and Literacy Education: What’s in It for the Newcomer Student?

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Deconstructing Intersectional Racism in Language and Literacy Education: What’s in It for the Newcomer Student?

Sat, April 13, 7:45 to 9:15am, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Franklin 13

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium will uncover the complexity of inequalities and injustices that many newcomer ELL students encounter within the language and literacy learning process in North American schools. Using four research papers that incorporate various frameworks and methodologies, the symposium will problematize the concept of race neutrality and delves into the potential sites of intersectional racism and injustice. Additionally, it will examine the role of multilingual and multimodal narratives in enhancing language and literacy learning. By confronting racial discourses, challenging race-neutrality, and empowering students to express their intersectional narratives, the symposium hopes to inspire transformative practices in education, and foster a holistic understanding of the educational experiences of newcomer ELL students.

Sub Unit

SIG-Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender in Education

Chair

Rahat Zaidi, University of Calgary

Papers

Discussant

April D. Baker-Bell, University of Michigan