Dr. Cooper’s research and teaching focuses on the sociocultural dimensions of literacy and teacher education. At the heart of her work is the belief that looking critically at a variety of personal and ethical issues may support and enhance inclusion, equity and democratic practice. Her recent book "Burning Issues: Foundations of Education (2004)" endeavors to address elements of challenging accepted opinion (orthodoxy's) by actively engaging educators and students in essential matters--curricular activities that can assist them in challenging educational scripts that make them uncomfortable for newer, more innovative and inclusive practices