Playful Methods: Engaging the Unexpected in Literacy Research

This book provides researchers with ethical, creative, and responsive foundations for engaging in literacy research with a focus on difference, play, and the imaginary. It offers practical methods, illustrations, and theoretical discussions from leading scholars in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The purpose of this book is to provide researchers with rich and clear theoretical foundations to engage in literacy research in ethical, creative, and responsive ways. It is designed for researchers on the cutting edge of current understandings of literacy research and practice on difference, play, and the imaginary.

Authors are leading scholars on creative and playful methods in literacy research, and this book includes a combination of concrete methods of research, illustrations of practice, and theoretical discussion. The book aims to inspire researchers to explore new and innovative ways of understanding literacy and its role in society.

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the theoretical framework for the book, which is based on the idea that literacy is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is shaped by a range of social, cultural, and historical factors. Chapter 2 explores the role of difference in literacy research, arguing that it is essential to consider the ways in which different identities, cultures, and perspectives shape literacy practices and experiences. Chapter 3 examines the role of play in literacy research, highlighting the ways in which play can be used as a tool for inquiry, learning, and development. Chapter 4 explores the imaginary in literacy research, arguing that it is essential to consider the ways in which imagination and creativity can be used to enhance literacy practices and experiences.

Throughout the book, authors provide concrete examples of their research and practice in literacy, including case studies, interviews, and classroom observations. These examples illustrate the ways in which creative and playful methods can be used to engage students, promote critical thinking, and enhance literacy outcomes.

In conclusion, this book provides researchers with a valuable resource for engaging in literacy research in ethical, creative, and responsive ways. It is designed for researchers on the cutting edge of current understandings of literacy research and practice on difference, play, and the imaginary, and it aims to inspire researchers to explore new and innovative ways of understanding literacy and its role in society.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367211523