Developing critical literacy for second and third graders

Abstract

In our everyday classroom, we find ourselves frequently questioning our practices, asking how well we have followed the lesson plan designed to introduce students to the contents proposed in the curriculum. My study is based on Action research which as Calhoun (1994) says it is a fancy way of saying let's study what's happening at our school and decide how to make it a better place. I consider that if we are always reflecting on what we could do differently, it can lead us to positive changes in our practices which become beneficial for us as teachers, students, and the institution we all make a part of.