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Critical Pedagogy in Action: A Case Study of Our Lady of the Elms

Spoerndle, Regenia E.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1341876922

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2012, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Communication.
This case study of Our Lady of the Elms School in Akron, OH, examines the dialogic teaching practices of eight exemplar teachers representing instruction for students in grades Pre-K-12. Framed in Critical Pedagogy theory, four themes emerged related to the dialogic teaching practices used by the teachers. These themes included (1) building relationships within the classroom, (2) behavioral training for critical listening and critical thought, (3) Socratic questioning and student reflection, and (4) teacher awareness and sensitivity to the learning environment. Research included examination of the challenges faced by the teachers while engaging in dialogic instructional practices. Challenges emerged as three themes and included (1) resistant and overly enthusiastic students, (2) physical exhaustion and time constraints, and (3) a lack of support from the broader community for dialogic education. This study was designed to provide commentary and inspiration to parents, students, education and political leaders engaged in the great conversation of American educational reform.
Kathleen Clark, Dr. (Advisor)
Patricia Hill, Dr. (Committee Member)
Yang Lin, Dr. (Committee Member)
Mary Triece, Dr. (Advisor)
80 p.
Communication; Early Childhood Education; Education; Educational Evaluation; Educational Theory; Gender; Higher Education; Language; Middle School Education; Preschool Education; Rhetoric; Secondary Education; Teaching
Critical Pedagogy; Communication; Education; Dialogic Teaching; Educational Reform

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  • Spoerndle, R. E. (2012). Critical Pedagogy in Action: A Case Study of Our Lady of the Elms [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1341876922

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Spoerndle, Regenia. Critical Pedagogy in Action: A Case Study of Our Lady of the Elms. 2012. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1341876922.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Spoerndle, Regenia. "Critical Pedagogy in Action: A Case Study of Our Lady of the Elms." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1341876922

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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