Queering Critical Literacy and Numeracy for Social Justice

Summer Melody Pennell is Assistant Professor of English Education at Truman State University, USA. Her research interests include teacher education, critical literacy, new literacies, queer theory and pedagogy, and young adult literature.

• 1. Learning in Motion: Kayaking Lessons.- 2. School, Community, and Students: The River.- 3. Math for a Cause: Preparation for the Journey.- 4. Students Moving Out of their Comfort Zones: Primary and Secondary Stability.- 5. Moments of Active Reflection: Eddies.- 6. Going Around Learning Obstacles: Portages.- 7. Moving Forward When Faced with Learning Difficulties: Rolling a Kayak.- 8. Conclusions and Implications: The Take Out.-