66.014 - Honoring George Hillocks: 50 Years as Literacy Scholar, Teacher Education Mentor, and Methodologist

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This session is organized to honor and acknowledge the foundational contributions of George Hillocks in the areas of composition studies, teacher education, language and literacy along with his methodological contributions to studies in this field. The presentations in this symposium will examine Dr. Hillocks’ research in these areas over the past 50 years as well as their impact and influences. The presentations will examine his contributions as a scholar and a mentor.

Sub Unit

• AERA Sessions

Chairs

• Peter Smagorinsky, University of Georgia

• Carol D. Lee, Northwestern University

Papers

• Reflections on the Man - Marjorie Hillocks, Evanston Public School District 65

• Hillocks as a Methodologist - P. David Pearson, University of California - Berkeley

• Hillocks's Impact in K–12 Composition Studies - Peter Smagorinsky, University of Georgia

• Hillocks's Influences on Conceptualizations of Teaching Literature in High School - Carol D. Lee, Northwestern University

• Hillocks's Master of Arts in Teaching Program as Exemplar of Robust Learning Opportunities for Preparing Secondary School English Teachers - Thomas M.Mccann