Social Justice Pedagogy Across the Curriculum

The Practice of Freedom

Author: Thandeka K. Chapman
Secondary Author: Nikola Hobbel
ISBN: 9780415806008

What knowledge and tools do pre- and in-service educators need to teach for and about social justice across the curriculum in K-12 classrooms? This compelling text synthesizes in one volume historical foundations, philosophic/theoretical conceptualizations, and applications of social justice education in public school classrooms. Part one details the history of the multicultural movement and the instantiation of public schooling as a social justice project.Part two connects theoretical frameworks to social justice curricula. Parts I and II are general to all K-12 classrooms.Part three provides powerful specific subject-area examples of good practice, including English as a Second Language and Special/ Exceptional Education Social Justice Pedagogy Across the Curriculum includes highlighted 'Points of Inquiry' and 'Points of Praxi's sections offering recommendations to teachers and researchers and activities, resources, and suggested readings. These features invite teachers at all sta

Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 2010

Subjects: Education / General, Education / Aims & Objectives

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