Preservice Teachers' Perceptions and Knowledge of Graphic Novels in the Content Areas

Authors

  • Tiara N. Willingham Georgia Southern University
  • Greer O. Wright Georgia Southern University
  • Dr. Christine A. Draper Georgia Southern University
  • Dr. Michelle Reidel Georgia Southern University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56887/galiteracy.60

Keywords:

graphic novels, content areas, preservice teachers

Abstract

This article describes a qualitative study conducted to introduce preservice teachers to graphic novels which are often considered 'unconventional' reading materials. The study addressed specific questions to gain better understanding of preservice teachers' perceptions and knowledge of graphic novels, as well as how graphic novels can be used as classroom resources in each content area. There were fifteen preservice teachers involved in the study. Findings reveal that overall preservice teachers in this study believed that graphic novels were a beneficial resource to engage students in content material, and using them as a resource can foster meaningful learning in all content areas.

 

Author Biographies

  • Tiara N. Willingham, Georgia Southern University

    Tiara N. Willingham ([email protected]) is currently a senior at Georgia Southern University where she is working towards her Bachelors in Middle-Grades Education. She hopes to graduate in May 2015. Upon graduation she will enter the teaching field where she will strive to touch the hearts and minds of every student she teaches. In the future she aspires to obtain her Masters in Educational Leadership and someday become an elementary school principal.

     

  • Greer O. Wright, Georgia Southern University

    Greer O. Write ([email protected] ) is a Senior Middle Grades Education major at Georgia Southern University. Greet is concentrating in Mathematics and Science. 

  • Dr. Christine A. Draper, Georgia Southern University

    Dr. Christine A. Draper ([email protected]) is an Associate Professor at Georgia Southern University. She has taught classes on the nature and needs of middle grades learners, young adolescent literature, and language arts methods for the middle grades teacher. She currently serves as the Partnership Coordinator and Teaching Performance Assessment Co-Coordinator. 

  • Dr. Michelle Reidel, Georgia Southern University

    Dr. Michelle Reidel ([email protected]) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Georgia Southern University. Her focus in social studies includes the affective dimensions of teaching and learning, critical literacy, and democratic education and social studies teacher education. 

Preservice Teachers' Perceptions and Knowledge of Graphic Novels in the Content Areas

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Published

10/30/2014

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Research and Practitioner Articles

How to Cite

Willingham, T., Wright, G., Draper, C. A., & Reidel, M. (2014). Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions and Knowledge of Graphic Novels in the Content Areas. Georgia Journal of Literacy, 37(2), 27-34. https://doi.org/10.56887/galiteracy.60

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