This work deals with the topic of critical literacy in the context of English teaching, analyzing the curriculum for secondary school level II in Berlin and textbooks for teaching English in Berlin.
‘Reading the Word and the World’ is one of Paulo Freire’s most famous quotes. By this he means that only after reading the word and even knowing how to read the word, one can afterwards read and understand the world. The world is full of information, according to Luke there is even a domination of disinformation. Every single day we are overwhelmed with various news, texts, images, different information, and representation of a phenomenon. Hence, we have to learn how to deal with texts and different representations in order to find out what is really going on in the world. Luke stresses the point that one needs to learn to weigh up, which of that information is trustworthy and even valuable.
The school is one of the places where students have the ability to learn, especially this technique mentioned above. Thus, it is important for students to learn to question the received knowledge and to move beyond just accepting the text’s message. This is exactly what Critical Literacy demands and what students should be taught in English Language Teaching. EFL allows us to talk about important topics in another language, motivating students to communicate more in class and hopefully having an impact on students through engaging and appealing lessons that consider context and social dynamics. One can now already see the importance of knowing about Critical Literacy at school when teaching EFL.
This is where this paper comes in, by trying to relate this relevant topic of Critical Literacy to school practice by answering the specific question: How can the beginning of a unit from the Camden Town textbook be adapted for high school students in terms of Critical Literacy?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- What is Critical Literacy?
- Critical Literacy Phases
- English Language Teaching
- Curriculum for Secondary Classes in Berlin
- ELT Textbooks
- Analysis
- Discussion
- References
- Appendix
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the implementation of Critical Literacy in an EFL secondary class in Berlin. The main objective is to analyze how the beginning of a unit from the Camden Town textbook can be adapted for high school students using a Critical Literacy approach. The paper aims to provide practical insights into incorporating Critical Literacy into EFL teaching practices.
- Critical Literacy and its relevance in EFL classrooms
- Understanding the theoretical framework of Critical Literacy
- Analyzing the existing EFL curriculum and textbook resources
- Developing and implementing lesson plans incorporating Critical Literacy phases
- The importance of engaging students in critical thinking and active learning
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of Critical Literacy and its importance in EFL teaching. It highlights Paulo Freire's concept of "reading the word and the world" and the need for students to develop critical thinking skills to navigate the information overload in today's world.
- Theoretical Background: This chapter provides a comprehensive definition of Critical Literacy, emphasizing its role in challenging power relations and promoting social justice. It discusses the work of key figures like Ira Shor and Paulo Freire, as well as the application of Critical Literacy in educational settings.
- Analysis: This chapter presents a detailed analysis of the introductory unit from the Camden Town textbook. It examines the existing materials and identifies potential areas for adaptation using a Critical Literacy framework.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include Critical Literacy, EFL, secondary education, curriculum analysis, textbook adaptation, lesson planning, student empowerment, critical thinking, and social justice.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2022, Critical Literacy in an English as a Foreign Language Secondary Class in Berlin, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1404410
