Engaging Pedagogies and Pedagogues

ISBN-13: 9783838356761 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 308 str.

David Zyngier

Opis

The phrases "engagement in school" and "school connectedness" are cited often in both lay and academic circles, as an essential component of education. This research explores the notion that active and authentic engagement of all students, but in particular those most at-risk, can be achieved through enhancing the pedagogical practice of teachers. The issue of student (dis)engagement is addressed through a case study of small teams of teachers and their students in one secondary school, through a focus on their teaching practice and the students perception of that practice that goes beyond narrow ideas of students being on task and complying with teachers wishes. I ask (how) pedagogies that engage at-risk students can improve their educational outcomes for students. This research argues that a connected or generative pedagogy, which has at its core students backgrounds and lived experiences, will improve student educational outcomes for all but in particular for those nominated as at-risk students. I conclude that such a pedagogy will Connect to students backgrounds, Engage with their differences, Respond to real life needs and Empower students agentically in their lives.

O autorze

David is a former teacher and principal. He is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash - Australia's largest University. His research focuses on teacher pedagogies that engage all students but in particular how to enhance academic and social outcomes for students from cultural and linguistically diverse communities.