Villain, Coward, or Neither: Exploring Latter-Day Saint English Teachers' Beliefs toward Using Young Adult Literature. Issue 2 (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Riddle, Derek R.; Bickmore, Steven
• Is Part Of: Religion & education. Volume 49:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 138
• Page End: 162
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Religious beliefs -- teacher identity -- English education -- young adult literature -- literature -- novels -- censorship; Religion in the public schools -- United States -- Periodicals; Church and education -- United States -- Periodicals; Church and education; Religion in the public schools; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 379.28
• DOI: 10.1080/15507394.2022.2059318
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1550-7394

Abstract

Abstract: Debates over censorship of young adult literature are pervasive and ongoing in secondary schools and communities. However, there is the little conversation surrounding how a secondary school English teacher's religious beliefs influence their professional identity and decision-making. This study explores the beliefs of English language arts teachers within a specific faith group in utilizing young adult literature. Findings show teachers express varying levels of comfort and discomfort when choosing to use young adult literature with specific topics and themes. Implications for teacher education are discussed.