School reform of one kind or another is a priority for education systems the world over. Yet the voices of students - those most affected by, and most pivotal to, the success or failure of any program of school reform, are often ignored. Critical Voices in School Reform: Students Living Through Change is the first book to look at school reform from the perspectives of those most affected by it - the students. A youth centred approach to studying school reforms has provided valuable insight into how students experience changes in school structure.
School reform of one kind or another is a priority for education systems the world over. Yet the voices of students - those most affected by, and most...
This book explores four interrelated themes: rethinking civic education in light of the diversity of U.S. society; re-examining these notions in an increasingly interconnected global context; re-considering the ways that civic education is researched and practiced; and taking stock of where we are currently through use of an historical understanding of civic education. There is a gap between theory and practice in social studies education: while social studies researchers call for teachers to nurture skills of analysis, decision-making, and participatory citizenship, students in social...
This book explores four interrelated themes: rethinking civic education in light of the diversity of U.S. society; re-examining these notions in an in...
Can social studies classrooms be effective "makers" of citizens if much of what occurs in these classrooms does little to prepare young people to participate in the civic and political life of our democracy? Making Citizens illustrates how social studies can recapture its civic purpose through an approach that incorporates meaningful civic learning into middle and high school classrooms. The book explains why social studies teachers, particularly those working in diverse and urban areas, should infuse civic education into their teaching, and outlines how this can be done...
Can social studies classrooms be effective "makers" of citizens if much of what occurs in these classrooms does little to prepare young people to p...
