Against Common Sense
Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice
1st Edition
Published on 15. April 2004
Book
Hardback
152 pages
978-0-415-94856-2 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on his own experience teaching diverse grades and subjects, Kevin Kumashiro examines aspects of teaching and learning toward social justice, and suggests concrete implications for K-12 teachers and teacher educators.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-94856-2 (9780415948562)
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Person
Kevin K. Kumashiro is the founding director of the Center for Anti-Oppressive Education. He is also the author of Troubling Education (RoutledgeFalmer), winner of the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award, 2003.
Content
Introduction Part 1: Movements Toward Anti-Oppressive Teacher Education 1. Three Teacher Images in U.S. Teacher-Education Programs 2. Preparing Teachers for Crisis: A Sample Lesson 3. Preparing Teachers for Uncertainty: A Sample Lesson 4. Preparing Teachers for Healing: A Conversation with Buddhism 5. Preparing Teachers for Activism: A Reflection on Things Queer Part 2: Preparing Anti-Oppressive Teachers in Six Disciplines 6. Examples from Social Studies 7. Examples from English Literature 8. Examples from Music 9. Examples from 'Foreign' Languages 10. Examples from Natural Sciences 11. Examples from Mathematics Conclusion: With Hope