TOWARDS A 'SOUND' THEORY OF YOUNG CHILDREN'S CRITICAL LITERACIES

Time: Monday, February 3 -
Location: OISE 10-254

Towards a 'sound' theory of young children's critical literacies: Taking an ethnographic ear to young children's civic education, this presentation explores the audible contours of inquiry and social action in elementary social studies. Drawing on data from a longitudinal grant-funded study, the talk highlights how sound - as a vibrant material and critical resource for design-amplified new pathways for young children to engage with place, space, and community.
Dr. Wargo will present a public lecture on Mon., Feb. 3 from 5-6:30 PM, with support from the Visiting Scholar Program and Dr. Rob Simon and the Centre for Urban Schooling. Specific details about the lecture are included in the attachment.

Additionally, Dr. Wargo will also participate in a lunch for faculty and students, supported by Dr. Enrica Piccardo and the Centre for Research on Language and Literacies, on Mon., Feb. 3 beginning at 11:30 AM in OI 11-164.

A final event--a tea just for graduate students--will occur on Tues., Feb. 4th from 3-4:00 PM in OI 10-254.

Individuals interested in attending the CERLL lunch or the graduate student tea should RSVP via the provided link. There is no need to RSVP for the public lecture.

Please contact Dr. Brownell (cassie.brownell@utoronto.ca) if you have any questions.

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