Drawing on Students' Worlds in the ELA Classroom

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Focusing on "figured worlds," this book explores how students actively participate in shaping their educational and social environments. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse contexts in which students operate—school, peer groups, extracurricular activities, and community interactions—highlighting their role in constructing meaning and identity within these spaces. This perspective aims to enhance English instruction by acknowledging the complexities of student experiences.