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Collison, Connection, and Conflict? Writing (Righting) Community Amid COVID-19
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy : a Journal From the International Reading Association
|June 21, 2021
Summary
This study explores anthropological and qualitative insights to redefine community within adolescent and adult literacy practices. It offers new perspectives on how community is understood and enacted in educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Education
- Sociology
Background:
- Traditional definitions of community in literacy practice are often limited.
- Adolescent and adult literacy programs can benefit from broader understandings of community.
- Anthropological perspectives offer rich qualitative insights into social dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To redefine the concept of community in adolescent and adult literacy practice.
- To explore anthropological perspectives on community formation and maintenance.
- To provide qualitative insights for enhancing literacy programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methods were employed.
- Anthropological theories of community were utilized.
- Case studies of literacy practices were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Community in literacy practice is multifaceted and dynamic.
- Social interactions and shared experiences are key to community building.
- Diverse perspectives enrich the understanding of community.
Conclusions:
- Redefining community enhances engagement and support in literacy programs.
- Anthropological insights are valuable for understanding social contexts in education.
- Qualitative data reveals the complex nature of community in practice.
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