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Promoting Self-Expression in Classroom Interactions

Claudio Baraldi

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, cbaraldi{at}unimore.it

Self-expression is a key concept for sociological studies on childhood since it is the cue for children's self-socialization and agency. Hence promoting children's agency and social participation requires their self-expression to be facilitated in their interaction with adults. The analysis in this article of a set of interactions in Italian schools sheds light on how promotion of children's self-expression succeeded or failed through specific adult intervention and forms of communication. This analysis may be interesting for a reflection on how to promote children's participation and self-expression in education systems.

Key Words: agency • dialogue • participation • self-expression • socialization

Childhood, Vol. 15, No. 2, 239-257 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0907568207088425
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