摘要：Drawing data from an action - oriented research project for integrating digital video cameras into the reading process in pre - college courses, this study proposes using digital video cameras in reading summaries and responses to promote critical thinking an d to teach social justice concepts. The digital video research project is founded on Vygotskian and semiotic theoretical approaches. A qualitative analysis of the method and a demonstration of its processes and benefits are provided using exemplar cases. S tudents practice critical thinking skills, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation components, in multiple phases of the activity. Social justice issues are addressed through literacy as students analyze editorials from newspapers and respond to stat e a position and provide support. Synthesizing summaries and evaluating editorials in order to write a personal response can promote both critical thinking and awareness of social justice issues.
关键词：Social Justice; Literacy; Digital Video Cameras; Critical Thinking; Reading Summaries &Responses; EAP/ESL
