Klass 1A möter världen med Lilla Aktuellt som utgångspunkt för textpraktiker som stöder meningsskapande och kritiskt analytiskt tänkande

Abstract

The aim of the study is to conduce to more knowledge about how different learning practices with texts activities in connection with a news program can support students' construction of meaning and development of critical thinking skills in year 1. The study examines if practices involving class conversations, student’s texts, and pictures can support studens´ construction of meaning and understanding for the world we live in. Possibilities for critical thinking progress presented in the study, discussed in the conclusion. ”Literacy is best understood as a set of social practices: these are observable in events which are mediated by written texts” (Barton, Hamilton & Ivanic 2000, s. 9). Literacy practice, in which linguistics follow routines and habits in different contexts, is important for this study. It also builds on the different practices that Luke and Freebody (1997) define whereby a literate person needs to interpret and understand varied texts. Teaching that offers students the opportunity to meet early practices in constant interaction gives the opportunity to find meaning and understanding in varied texts. Participating in various forms of dialogues from early years gives the opportunity to develop critical analytical thinking. For to study authentic teaching and learning situations a qualitative approach has been used. The data collection is in the form of participant observations in the classroom and interviews with teachers and students. The study shows that the news program presented in the classroom allows students to meet the world in a supportive environment. They may ask, discuss and process events in the outside world. By writing, discussing and illustrating news stories, the young student supported in beginning to construct meaning and understanding of their world and start building a base for critical thinking. This is a beginning, but for further develop critical analytical thinking more work needs to be done. The students needs to participate in more events, practices, conversations forms and modalities.