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This Handbook guides teachers in addressing social issues with a focus on social justice. It emphasizes issues-centered social studies, encouraging in-depth investigation of persistent social issues to enhance social understanding and active participation. Contributors include leading experts in social studies education.
Understanding and addressing social justice concerns has become a central focus in an increasing number of schools as well as teacher education programs. The activities in this book are grounded in the recognition that personal experience and engagement is essential for meaningful intercultural learning and social justice awareness to occur. The authors of these activities, themselves teachers and teacher educators representing a wide range of disciplines, share their favorite and most engaging strategies they have found to be effective at helping students acquire a level of comfort and insight in what can oftentimes be contentious, challenging and sensitive issues. These hands-on activities actively engage preservice and practicing teachers in real-life and simulated experiences, raising awareness and providing a foundation for introspection, reflection and discussion around these critically important issues in the safety of the classroom setting.
Teacher Educators as Scholar Citizens: Activism and Resistance in Uncertain Times explores the powerful intersection of scholarship and activism, showcasing personal stories, methodologies, and strategies. It equips educators to challenge injustice, inspire change, and integrate activism into teaching, scholarship, and advocacy for an equitable world.
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