Date of Presentation
7-2015
Name of Conference
Conference on English Education/International Federation of Teachers of English Summer Conference.
Date of Conference
7-2015
Location of Conference
New York City, New York
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Department
English
Abstract
Panelists shared strategies for using young adult (YA) literature to address stereotyping and reduce stigma associated with two frequently marginalized populations: those with mental illness, and those in the LGBTQ community. A recent study (Pytash, Morgan, and Batchelor, 2013) found that reading young adult literature helped preservice teachers “recognize how instances of gossip, rumors, or attention to physical attributes can make a person feel insecure or threatened.” Presenters argue that YA literature is a perfect tool for helping preservice teachers address real-life issues and teach empathy.
Recommended Citation
Richmond, Kia Jane; McDermott, Maureen; and Rehbein, Tiffany, "Preparing 21st Century English Teachers: Using Young Adult Literature to Challenge Stereotyping and Reduce Stigma of Marginalized Populations" (2015). Conference Presentations. 127.
https://commons.nmu.edu/facwork_conferencepresentations/127
Included in
Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Secondary Education and Teaching Commons