Reading Patrick Shannon on Reading Instruction: Reflections on Politics and Education (original) (raw)

This paper reflects on Patrick Shannon's contributions to reading instruction and literacy within the framework of critical pedagogy and democracy. It critiques the limitations of current reading practices and argues for an educational approach that fosters independent judgment, diverse voices, and active civic participation. The review situates Shannon's work in historical debates about public education's aims, emphasizing the need for hope and collaboration in the pursuit of social justice through literacy.