Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice, Revised Edition

Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice, Revised Edition

<P>The phrase "teaching for social justice" is often used, but not always explained. What does it really mean to teach for social justice? What are the implications for anti-oppressive teaching across different areas of the curriculum? Drawing on his own experiences teaching diverse grades and subjects, Kevin Kumashiro examines various aspects of anti-oppressive teaching and learning in six different subject areas. Connecting practice to theory through new pedagogical elements, the revised edition of this bestselling text features:</P> <P></P> <UL> <UL> <P> <LI>A new and timely preface that considers the possibilities of anti-oppressive teaching and teaching for social justice in the face of increasing pressure from both the Right and the Left to accept neoliberal school reform policies. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>End of chapter questions that enhance comprehension of arguments, help concretize abstract ideas into classroom practice, and encourage critique.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>A sampling of print and online resources that will inspire students to further their social justice education</LI> <P></P></UL></UL> <P></P> <P>The new pedagogical components of the revised edition will offer K-12 teachers and teacher educators the tools they need to teach against their common sense assumptions and continue the evolution of social justice in education.</P>