The Age of Identity
Who Do Our Kids Think They Are . . . and How Do We Help Them Belong?
1st Edition
Published on 8. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-0719-1313-0 (ISBN)
Description
There's more to all of us than what meets the eye
A perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it. Identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. No one should be oppressed or have to hide who they are, and young people need to be prepared for a future where they can learn to live together and help others belong.
In their beautifully written book, Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people's identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging and includes:
Examples of how schools seek to address identity and belonging
Strategies to deal with the raging identity controversies in our schools and societies
Charts and graphics to help build inclusive professional communities
Constant invitations to readers to apply ideas to their own work
A perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it. Identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. No one should be oppressed or have to hide who they are, and young people need to be prepared for a future where they can learn to live together and help others belong.
In their beautifully written book, Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people's identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging and includes:
Examples of how schools seek to address identity and belonging
Strategies to deal with the raging identity controversies in our schools and societies
Charts and graphics to help build inclusive professional communities
Constant invitations to readers to apply ideas to their own work
Reviews / Votes
Shirley and Hargreaves have written the right book at the right time. They bring the voice of reason to the current heated 'culture wars' and battles over 'identity politics.' If we heed their wise counsel, we can learn to listen to one another and forge a collective identity of respect. -- Diane Ravitch This essential book shows how all educators can and should address issues of identity in their schools with candor and civility. Carefully researched, it offers a clear conceptual framework and practical guidelines that can be followed in all schools everywhere. -- Patrick Tutwiler * Massachusetts * Shirley and Hargreaves call for universal inclusive education that promotes dignity, generosity, and self-determined learning. They advocate for education that truly values and understands every individual, noting that what is essential for some children is good for all of them. -- Dame Alison Peacock * London, England * This is an excellent book and one that I will purchase for all our central leaders and school principals. It moves from academic theory to a real-life practical guide with stories that humanize our students, school staff, and communities. -- Tom D'Amico * Ottawa, Ontario, Canada * We find ourselves in a time where being inclusive and welcoming to all students is a political issue as opposed to a human one. Shirley and Hargreaves engage readers with their collective brilliance and heart to offer clarity in thought and action to ensure thatstudents thrive, regardless of how they identify. -- Peter DeWitt * Albany, New York * This book will help us figure out how to name, interrupt, and educate when students experience anything that does not help them feel safe, included, respected, and cared for. It gives educators practical tools with which to lean into the difference between intent and impact. -- John Malloy * Danville, California * This is a work of courage and truth in the midst of a world that can be challenging. The content of the book fills my heart. -- Nicola Ngarewa * Wellington, New Zealand * Incisive, insightful, and inspirational. Shirley and Hargreaves present a compelling argument for schools and educators to work with students on the issues of identity. Moreover, they present practical and evidence-based guidelines that can be implemented in schools. -- Yong Zhao * Lawrence, Kansas * Every child needs to feel that they belong in order to feel safe enough to learn. The Age of Identity is an inspiring antidote to school systems that measure children with standardized tests. This compelling book is an overdue dose of radical common sense. -- Jim Knight This brilliant and profound book is at the heart of education across the globe. Shirley and Hargreaves show how learning triumphs over ignorance when students are confident in who they are. They provide teachers with tools to navigate confidently one of the most controversial topics in education today. The Age of Identity is essential reading for all teachers. -- David Edwards * Brussels, Belgium *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
396 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0719-1313-0 (9781071913130)
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Persons
Dennis Shirley is Gabelli Faculty Fellow and Professor of Formative Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. He has led and advised many educational change initiatives. He was the principal investigator of the Massachusetts Coalition for Teacher Quality and Student Achievement, a federally funded improvement network that united 18 urban schools, 7 higher education institutions, and 16 community-based organizations. He has conducted in-depth studies on school innovations in England, Germany, Canada, and South Korea. Dennis has been a visiting professor at Harvard University in the United States, at Venice International University in Italy, at the National Institute of Education in Singapore, at the University of Barcelona in Spain, and the University of Stavanger in Norway. He is a Richard von Weizsaecker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin, Germany. Dennis holds a doctorate in education from Harvard University.
Andy Hargreaves is a research professor at Boston College and a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa. He is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Education. He is past president of the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, adviser in education to the first minister of Scotland, and former adviser to the premier of Ontario. Andy is cofounder and president of the ARC Education Project: a group of nations committed to humanistic goals in education. Andy's more than 30 books have attracted 8 Outstanding Writing Awards. He has been honored for services to public education and educational research in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Andy is ranked by Education Week among the top 20 scholars with most influence on U.S. education policy debate. In 2015, Boston College gave him its Excellence in Teaching With Technology Award. Andy's most recent book is Leadership From the Middle: The Beating Heart of Educational Transformation.
The Age of Identity is the fifth book that Dennis and Andy have written together.
Andy Hargreaves is a research professor at Boston College and a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa. He is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Education. He is past president of the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, adviser in education to the first minister of Scotland, and former adviser to the premier of Ontario. Andy is cofounder and president of the ARC Education Project: a group of nations committed to humanistic goals in education. Andy's more than 30 books have attracted 8 Outstanding Writing Awards. He has been honored for services to public education and educational research in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Andy is ranked by Education Week among the top 20 scholars with most influence on U.S. education policy debate. In 2015, Boston College gave him its Excellence in Teaching With Technology Award. Andy's most recent book is Leadership From the Middle: The Beating Heart of Educational Transformation.
The Age of Identity is the fifth book that Dennis and Andy have written together.
Content
Preface
Chapter 1: To Be, or Not to Be
Chapter 2: The Developing Self
Chapter 3: The Self and Others
Chapter 4: Including Identities
Chapter 5: Multiple Identities
Chapter 6: Intersecting Identites
Chapter 7: Learning to Live Together
Acknowledgements
Endnotes
Chapter 1: To Be, or Not to Be
Chapter 2: The Developing Self
Chapter 3: The Self and Others
Chapter 4: Including Identities
Chapter 5: Multiple Identities
Chapter 6: Intersecting Identites
Chapter 7: Learning to Live Together
Acknowledgements
Endnotes