Abstract
Trickster, transformer and thief, clown, creator and cheat, survivor and storyteller – Coyote is all this and much more. The trickster figure is a powerful creative force with his ability to disturb the norm, introduce chaos and raise difficult questions.
Yet, out of chaos a new understanding, a new connection may be made. The aim of this paper is to explore the use of trickster tales in the English language classroom by examining a constructivist model for teaching literature and culture. The trickster figure as a literary character is analysed with reference to the Native American oral tradition as well as to contemporary literature. A task-based approach characterized by cooperative learning is then presented as a means of raising learner awareness of cultural and linguistic factors. Finally, readers will learn about ‘Coyote pedagogy’ and maybe acquire a few trickster skills themselves.
Yet, out of chaos a new understanding, a new connection may be made. The aim of this paper is to explore the use of trickster tales in the English language classroom by examining a constructivist model for teaching literature and culture. The trickster figure as a literary character is analysed with reference to the Native American oral tradition as well as to contemporary literature. A task-based approach characterized by cooperative learning is then presented as a means of raising learner awareness of cultural and linguistic factors. Finally, readers will learn about ‘Coyote pedagogy’ and maybe acquire a few trickster skills themselves.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Titel | The Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference of the European Teacher Education Network : ETEN 19 |
| Redaktører | Kristiina Kumpulainen, Auli Toom |
| Antal sider | 7 |
| Forlag | ETEN |
| Publikationsdato | 2009 |
| Sider | 117-123 |
| ISBN (Elektronisk) | 978–952–10–4951–4 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2009 |
Emneord
- Børn og unge
- Læring, pædagogik og undervisning
- Uddannelse, professioner og erhverv