Freedom at Work

Language, Professional, and Intellectual Development in Schools

Maria E Torres-Guzman author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:30th Jul '09

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This book examines the importance of language resources in education, highlighting how Freedom at Work fosters deeper learning and intellectual growth through individual and social freedoms.

In Freedom at Work, the author delves into the essential role of language as a resource for learning. By examining how individuals can harness their linguistic abilities, the book encourages readers to engage deeply with the processes of learning and teaching. It emphasizes the importance of inquiry, pushing beyond superficial understandings of education to explore the complexities and nuances that shape our experiences in schools.

The narrative unfolds within a specific school context, where the author reflects on the emergence of these freedoms and their significance for both teachers and learners. Through this exploration, Freedom at Work illustrates how individual and social liberties contribute to intellectual growth. The author highlights that the environment in which education occurs plays a crucial role in shaping these freedoms, ultimately impacting the development of both students and educators.

By intertwining themes of language, culture, and learning, the book presents a fresh perspective on the significance of multilingualism in educational settings. The author’s personal journey serves as a lens through which readers can appreciate the transformative power of embracing multiple languages as a means of fostering freedom in learning. Freedom at Work invites readers to rethink the connections between language, culture, and intellectual development, advocating for a more inclusive approach to education.

“This book is a must read for teachers, administrators, and staff developers committed to the education of bilingual students, language equity, and social justice.”
—CHOICE

Freedom at Work is a beautifully presented book that offers us an inspiring glimpse of what schools can be for English language learners. There are valuable lessons here about the importance of leadership, about creative ways of designing and sustaining professional development, and about the synergy of researcher-practitioner collaboration. It will be a great addition to the set of readings I usually recommend for future teachers and young researchers.
—Guadalupe Valdes, Stanford University

“Highly accessible to teachers and student teachers, this book offers a brilliant illustration of why schools and educational researchers in university programs should be working hand-in-hand, to more effectively develop viable approaches to schooling and more effective approaches to transforming deficit attitudes and differential practices that threaten freedom and justice.”
—Antonia Darder, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

ISBN: 9781594516993

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

198 pages