Transformative Approaches to Critical Content Analysis of Children's and YA Literature: Methodology Informs Instruction

Session Submission Type: Alternative Format Session

Abstract

This presentation considers process, questions, and strategies used by researchers examining children’s and young adult literature through critical content analysis. Compelled by the question of how this research might inform teachers and students in their critical reading of books in K -12 and teacher preparation classrooms, this inquiry looks beyond implications of the actual critique of literature and application of findings to research strategies and processes that offer potential for taking a critical stance.

Content Area

• Area 9: Text Analysis/Children’s, Young Adult and Adult Literature

Chair

• Kathy Short, University of Arizona

Discussant

• Holly Johnson, University of Cincinnati

Individual Presentations

• Identifying Tensions, Texts, and Critical Theories - Janine Schall, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Vivian Yenika-Agbaw, Pennsylvania State University; Wanda Brooks, Temple University

• Exploring Sociocultural and Historical Contexts and Ideologies - Janelle Mathis, University of North Texas; Julia Lopez-Robertson, University of South Carolina; Carmen Martínez-Roldan, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Examining Analysis Strategies - Kathy Short, University of Arizona; Yoo Kyung Sung, University of New Mexico; Holly Johnson, University of Cincinnati