Illusions of inclusion: a critical exploration of newcomer education in New Brunswick

Year of Publication: 2014

Author: Stacey Pineau

Publication Source: University of New Brunswick

Journal Volume/Issue: MEd thesis

Category: ,

DOI: https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/14460

Language: English

This thesis explores the discursive, social and institutional positioning of newcomer students in New Brunswick schools, as unveiled by qualitative interviews with two New Brunswick teachers, one English as Additional Language tutor, and one educational support worker. Drawing from institutional ethnography, critical discourse analysis, critical pedagogy and critical multiculturalism, it argues that newcomer students and support workers are marginally positioned and makes recommendations for policy and practice.