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Harnessing the Power of Picturebooks in Teacher Education

Harnessing the Power of Picturebooks in Teacher Education
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Author(s): Daiana Natalia Martinez (Instituto Superior de Profesorado Pbro Dr. A. M. Sáenz, Argentina)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 32
Source title: Pioneering Socio-Critical Approaches in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Research
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Pedro Antonio Férez Mora (University of Murcia, Spain)and Yvette Coyle (University of Murcia, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0040-5.ch012

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Abstract

This chapter explores the transformative potential of picturebooks in teacher education, emphasizing their role in fostering socio-critical thinking among pre-service teachers. picturebooks, traditionally associated with early childhood education, are highlighted as powerful tools for promoting equity, justice, diversity, and sustainability. Picturebooks can bridge cognitive, emotional, and ethical learning dimensions, encouraging pre-service teachers to question social constructs and challenge stereotypes, while developing critical consciousness. By integrating picturebooks into their teaching practices, educators can create inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote critical thinking, empathy, and social engagement among students. The use of picturebooks in teacher education represents a paradigm shift, challenging conventional notions of age-appropriate pedagogical resources and practices. While rooted in children's literature, picturebooks transcend their traditional audience, offering profound insights and enriching experiences for readers of all ages.

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