Re-conceptualizing English Language Education through Autobiography: Toward a Pedagogy of Humiliations and Humanness

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  • Jennifer-Lynn Bene University of Ottawa

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English Language, Education, Autobiography, Pedagogy, Humiliations, Humanness

Résumé

This paper considers how English language educators might use autobiography as a pedagogical form to engage their multiple experiences and relations to English and Englishness, and to consider implications for their work. Reflecting on autobiography from this perspective offers possibilities for grappling with our multiple connections and dis-connections to English and Englishness, becoming conscious of the discourses which shape us as educators, and engaging difference in productive and meaningful ways. In undertaking autobiography, we face aspects of ourselves, often aspects that come into conflict. This process of dis-equilibrium has the potential to engender a shift in understanding that helps us to re-conceptualize normative constructions and representations of English language pedagogy. This is a necessary undertaking for educators attempting to work with/in the possibilities of engaging reflectively and critically in English language education. It also offers a space to consider how we might use English ‘appropriately’ in our teachings and engagements.

Biographie de l'auteur-e

Jennifer-Lynn Bene, University of Ottawa

B.Sc. Sciences politiques Cert. en APO M.A. en éducation (Technologies éducatives) Doctorant en éducation (Technologies éducatives) Dép. des sciences de l'éducation Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Membre du LERTIE Membre du Réseau Probléma French Associate Editor – CJNSE/RCJCÉ Senior Web Editor – CJNSE/RCJCÉ Francophone Student Liaison CCGSE/CCÉDÉ

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