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Critical Literacy: Going Beyond The Demands Of Common Core, Aimee Ellis, Teddi L. Eberly Apr 2015

Critical Literacy: Going Beyond The Demands Of Common Core, Aimee Ellis, Teddi L. Eberly

Education: School of Education Faculty Publications and Other Works

The article focuses on critical literacy. Critical literacy is based on the critical theory in education. It recognizes the value of employing literacy as an instrument for people to become empowered by questioning texts and using literacy for social change. Students engaged in critical literacy develop higher levels of analysis.