There are several different theoretical perspectives on critical literacy that have produced different pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning.

Freirean critical literacy starts with the desire to balance social inequities and address societal problems caused by abuse of power.

The Freirean perspective on critical literacy is strongly represented in critical pedagogy.

"Australian" critical literacy is researched and practiced in many countries.

From this philosophical perspective, critical literacy is the belief that interpreting literature is more than simply decoding the words of a text.

The use and relevance of critical literacy has been disputed.

Difference, silence, and textual practice: Studies in critical literacy.

He has published extensively in the areas of linguistics, critical literacy, and bilingual and multicultural education.

She has encouraged teachers to rethink critical literacy and incorporate new technology and social practices in their instruction of Language Arts.

Alvermann has also studied critical literacy and the importance of connecting popular culture to language arts.