Session Submission Summary

Preservice Techer Facilitated Interactive Read-Alouds about Islam and Muslim Characters

Thu, December 4, 8:30 to 10:00am, Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, Floor: Mezzanine Floor, Melrose 2

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium proposal has four presentations about preservice teachers’ (PSTs) interactive read-alouds about Islam and Muslims. The first presentation investigates the representation of hijab in picture books and its references in interactive read alouds. The second presentation examines PSTs’ questions about Islam and Muslim characters. The third presentation examines references to Islam and Muslims in post-read-aloud activities in teaching. The last presentation investigates PSTs’ reflection of their teaching and concerns about Islam and Muslims.

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