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David Lewkowich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on reading experiences, literary theory, young adult literature, comics, psychoanalytic theory, and the emotional dimensions of education. He teaches courses such as EDSE 327 and 328, which explore Alberta's English Language Arts curriculum and pedagogical strategies for secondary education. His work often intersects with cultural studies, teacher identity, and adolescent memory.
Dr. Lewkowich holds a PhD, MA, BEd, and BA. His publications analyze the representation of teachers in comics, the emotional underpinnings of education, and the intersections between literature, psychology, and pedagogy. He emphasizes creative remembering in teacher education and the role of graphic novels in exploring educational anxieties and identities.
His courses integrate immersive literacy practices and address cultural and linguistic diversity. Notable research themes include the unconscious effects of reading, transferences in teacher education, and the use of visual media like Instagram to foster adolescent literacy. He advocates for pedagogies that embrace ambiguity and emotional complexity in educational settings.