Critical Narrative as Pedagogy: Learning and Critical Pedagogy (Critical Pedagogy Today)

Book Details:

• Author: Ivor Goodson, Scherto Gill

• Publisher: Bloomsbury

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 288

• ISBN: 9781623563523

• Languages: English

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches

About The Book:
Critical Narrative as Pedagogy by Ivor Goodson and Scherto Gill, published by Bloomsbury, offers a unique and insightful approach to pedagogy through the lens of narrative. Released on 27th March 2014, this paperback edition spans 288 pages and explores the powerful role narratives play in educational processes.

The book delves into how life narratives serve as pedagogic sites, helping individuals critically examine their own learning scripts. By analyzing a series of trans-disciplinary case studies from diverse cultural contexts, the authors show how narrative not only makes sense of life but also fosters learning and transformation. This comprehensive work presents narratives as a tool for empowerment, highlighting their potential in shifting from disenfranchised traditions to more meaningful educational experiences.

With case studies covering areas like teacher education, adult learning, autobiographical writing, psychotherapy, intercultural learning, and community development, this book is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and practitioners across various fields. Critical Narrative as Pedagogy emphasizes the importance of narrative as both a methodology and pedagogy, offering new perspectives for understanding how storytelling can transform the educational landscape.