Exploring students' responses by working with critical literacy activities based on cartoons

Abstract

Students’ contexts are completely disconnected to EFL curricula in schools since they are not given the opportunity to share about their realities through the target language in the classes. The present research project explores what kind of responses emerge from students as they address social issues from their context under the implementation of Critical thinking activities. In this case study, the opinions of ten 8th grade EFL learners of a public school are analyzed based on observations, interviews and artifacts. Findings in participants’ responses reveal important topics such environmental care in relation to technology, human development, power relations and influence of English language on expressing opinions.