Broadcast on April 9, 2022

Power, Privilege, and Positioning: A Critical Time for Adopting a Critical Lens
Elizabeth (Liz) Fogarty
University of St. Thomas

Description

Power, privilege, positioning . . . what messages are portrayed in books, media, art, and WHY? Today’s world requires citizens who can think critically about complex issues. This session demonstrates the use of a critical literacy framework used to help gifted kids recognize and question the ethical issues in the world around them in order to create meaningful change.

About the presenter

Elizabeth (Liz) Fogarty, Ph.D. is a teacher educator with a passion for motivating kids to read. She believes the best way to do this is to meet them at their level through differentiation and let them read material they will love. In her work as Assistant Professor of Literacy at the University of St. Thomas, as well as work with teachers around the country, she inspires teachers to see their students as blossoming readers. Liz also integrates principles of social justice and equity throughout her courses and believes the best way to help gifted students thrive is by providing quality educational experiences for all students. Before returning to her home state of Minnesota, Liz taught in the College of Education at East Carolina University for 10 years. In 2010, Liz was recognized by the National Association for Gifted Children as an Early Leader in the field of gifted education. In 2013, she was recognized for teaching excellence at East Carolina University with the East Carolina Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award. In 2016, the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented awarded Liz with the Distinguished Service Award, a lifetime achievement award presented to a person who has made outstanding contributions to the education of gifted children in North Carolina. Liz has published books on the intersection of her research and teaching passions including Joyful Reading (Jossey Bass), Reading for Gifted Students (Prufrock Press), and Teaching Gifted Children (Prufock Press) as well as many articles and book chapters.

 

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