CRITICAL QUESTIONS IN THE FOUR DIMENSIONS MODEL OF CRITICAL LITERACY PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE CRITICAL AWARENESS

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop language learning tools through the four dimensions model of critical literacy pedagogy to uncover power, domination, and social systems in text. Due to the influence of the mass media editor, political elites, lawmakers, educational designers, and other text producers, language preferences can be used to oppress common people. Readers should be sensitive to all texts. Critical literacy pedagogy will be a device to reveal injustice and unequal relationships in text and to enhance critical language awareness for students to have the ability to critically examine the word and the world. The teaching framework that will be explored more is the Four Dimensions Model which possibly raises students’ competence. Those dimensions are disrupting the commonplace, considering multiple viewpoints, focusing on the socio-political system, and taking action. To explore the dimensions, asking critical questions may trigger students to be critical learners, which is crucial for their ability to behave responsibly in social situations.