Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks: Why Educators Need To Know Them
Teachers are often apprehensive to use “big-themed” stories in their classroom because they are unsure about how the students (or their parents) may respond to them. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to share what are some of the “challenged” picturebooks that are deemed “controversial” in their schools and how they navigate around these issues. The session will also highlight diverse and international picture books that deal with themes such as domestic violence, depression, war and conflict, death and dying. A hands-on, interactive workshop on how educators can scaffold their students’ understanding of narratives that push boundaries and expand their understanding of the world and their place in it will be included in the session.
Intended Audience:
- Educators [Primary or Secondary]
- Teacher Librarians
- Curriculum Leaders
Key Details
Friday 20 November 2020
9am – 4pm
Cost: $195