Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness

The Challenges of Discussing Social Issues in a Non-Partisan Way

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
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Author: Wayne Journell ISBN: 9781475821376
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: September 14, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Wayne Journell
ISBN: 9781475821376
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: September 14, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Teaching controversial social issues can be a daunting, and oftentimes terrifying, prospect for social studies teachers. In many ways, this fear is warranted given the politically polarized nature of American society in the 21st century. However, effective social studies instruction requires that students begin to grapple with difficult issues in tolerant ways. The chapters in this book, many of which are written by leading scholars within the field of social studies education, cover a range of 21st century social issues, including politically volatile issues such as gun control, marriage equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, and immigration. This book offers both a theoretical justification for engaging students with controversial social issues and practical suggestions for how to successfully implement discussions of these types of issues in K-12 classroom settings.

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Teaching controversial social issues can be a daunting, and oftentimes terrifying, prospect for social studies teachers. In many ways, this fear is warranted given the politically polarized nature of American society in the 21st century. However, effective social studies instruction requires that students begin to grapple with difficult issues in tolerant ways. The chapters in this book, many of which are written by leading scholars within the field of social studies education, cover a range of 21st century social issues, including politically volatile issues such as gun control, marriage equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, and immigration. This book offers both a theoretical justification for engaging students with controversial social issues and practical suggestions for how to successfully implement discussions of these types of issues in K-12 classroom settings.

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