Talking Equity in Polarized Times - Stories and Strategies From Teachers and Students

How can teachers help students navigate tough topics in an increasingly politicized world? Featuring perspectives from teachers and students across the country, this book provides hope, applicable knowledge, and practical skills for teachers to address a range of current issues-including race, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, diversity, and many more.

Sommario

1. Race and Racism 2. Immigrants and Immigration 3. Civic and Political Engagement 4. LGBTQIA+ Advocacy 5. Ability and Disability 6. Diversity and Equity 7. Social-Emotional Learning 8. School Safety 9. Environment Justice and Climate Change 10. Caring for Kids Appendix A: Self-Reflection Worksheet

Info autore

Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. As a research methodologist, she emphasizes the meaningful inclusion of those who are often excluded from the knowledge creation (research) process – including teachers, young people, and communities of Color.
Kristien Zenkov, PhD, is Professor of Education at George Mason University. He is a long-time co-teacher with high school and middle school teachers and a dedicated boundary-spanning teacher educator. He’s most proud of his teaching, research, and advocacy work that recognizes youths and teachers as key informants for what teaching and school, at their best, might look like.
Jeff Keller is a high school history teacher and a doctoral candidate at George Mason University where his work focuses on how students and teachers experience teaching and learning about controversial issues in today’s political climate. He has taught for more than fifteen years, earning multiple honors at the school, local, and state level.

Riassunto

How can teachers help students navigate tough topics in an increasingly politicized world? Featuring perspectives from teachers and students across the country, this book provides hope, applicable knowledge, and practical skills for teachers to address a range of current issues—including race, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, diversity, and many more.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Meagan Call-Cummings, Meagan Zenkov Call-Cummings, Jeff Keller, Keller Jeff, Kristien Zenkov, Zenkov Kristien
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 26.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032732923
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3273292-3
• Pagine: 210
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, EDUCATION / Professional Development, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Educational psychology, teacher training, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Educational: Social sciences, Educational strategies and policy: inclusion, Educational: Politics and constitution, Inclusive education / mainstreaming, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification