Social studies for social justice
Subtitle: teaching strategies for the elementary classroom
By: Rahima C. Wade ; foreword by Sonia Nieto.
Series: The teaching for social justice series
Publisher: Teachers College, Columbia University
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780807747629
Subjects: Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States; Social justice -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States
Description: From the Publisher: Dedication to social justice teaching is important, yet putting one's ideals into practice in American schools is a challenging task. This book goes beyond theory and idealism to fully explore the value and impact of implementing social action and social justice activities in the elementary school classroom. Informed by the experiences of more than forty teachers across the country, this thoughtful resource: (1) examines how elementary teachers, from inner cities to rural towns, use the social studies curriculum to teach about and for social justice; (2) focuses on how teaching social studies for social justice relates to standardized testing, state curricula, and the local challenges teachers face; (3) offers classroom activities and "Reflection Exercises" and "Teaching Ideas" to provide teachers with practical applications for the topics discussed; and (4) includes a list of children's literature books, curriculum materials, and websites.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Understanding social justice education; title: Creating a socially just classroom community; title: Reinventing the social studies curriculum; title: Social justice themes and skills; title: Essential teaching strategies; title: Activism and community connections; title: Looking forward.