Dec 18 2024 62 mins
Teachers’ Perceptions of Disciplinary Literacy with Drs. Heather Waymouth and Madison Weary
In today’s episode, host Matt Sroka welcomes Drs. Heather Waymouth and Madison Weary to discuss their study on the language teachers use within disciplinary literacy instruction. The conversation explores the power that teachers have in shaping how students view and use literacy in their classroom. Offering critical insights, this episode encourages educators to reflect on their own practices to ensure they empower all learners equitably. This conversation centers on their article for The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy titled: Teachers' perceptions of disciplinary literacy: A critical discourse analysis.
Heather Waymouth is an assistant professor in the Literacy Department at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She teaches classes on literacy across disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students, middle grades literacy for undergraduate students, literacy development and assessment for graduate students, and college reading and study skills for undergraduate students. As a previous high school literacy specialist with additional certifications in middle and high school Biology and general science, she is passionate about the ways literacy and science complement one another.
Madison Weary is an adjunct professor in the Literacy Department at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She also teaches classes on literacy across disciplines and literacy development and assessment for graduate students, and college reading and study skills for undergraduate students. She works as an MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Coordinator in a K-12 setting, and has previous experience as a reading specialist and middle school social studies teacher. Her work on disciplinary literacies focuses on classroom practice, professional development, and teacher education.
Article:
Teachers' perceptions of disciplinary literacy: A critical discourse analysis.
Additional Resources:
Tucker-Raymond, E., Gravel, B. E., Kohberger, K., & Browne, K. (2017). Source Code and a Screwdriver: STEM Literacy Practices in Fabricating Activities Among Experienced Adult Makers. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 60(6), 617–627.
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