Abstract
In this study, we examined elementary pre-service teachers’ perspectives on civic education and information and media literacy. We designed an intervention in an elementary social studies methods course to examine if pre-service teachers’ learning experiences shifted attitudes toward and imaginations about their future practice as teachers. Initial findings, based on interview transcripts and classroom artifacts, confirm the importance of bringing civic education and information and media literacy to young learners and offer insights into the kinds of support pre-service teachers may need to do so.
Recommended Citation
DiGiacomo, Daniela Kruel; Darolia, Laura H.; Muetterties, Carly; and Mobley, Stephanie
(2024)
"“I don’t remember one thing about civic education”: Elementary preservice teachers’ perspectives on civic learning and civic engagement,"
Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children: Vol. 11:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2995-5904.1064
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/ktej/vol11/iss2/4
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