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Direct linkWatt, Sherry K., Ed.; Mahatmya, Duhita, Ed.; Mohebali, Milad, Ed.; Martin-Stanley, Charles R., II, Ed. – Stylus Publishing LLC, 2022
This book presents a state-of-the-art, robust, and adaptable process, the Theory of Being, that offers strategies for working across Difference, and for embarking on constructive dialogue around the issues that drive us apart, both individually and collectively. Whether around racial, gender, and/or social class inequity, core beliefs, uses of…
Descriptors: Social Differences, Cultural Differences, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution
Harris, Lauren McArthur, Ed.; Sheppard, Maia, Ed.; Levy, Sara A., Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2022
Despite limitations and challenges, teaching about difficult histories is an essential aspect of social studies courses and units across grade levels. This practical resource highlights stories of K-12 practitioners who have critically examined and reflected on their experiences with planning and teaching histories identified as difficult.…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Social Studies, Lesson Plans, Curriculum Development
The Impacts of Censorship, Volume 1: Research on the Intersection of Censorship and Teaching English
Ann D. David, Editor; Katharine Covino, Editor; Christina L. Dobbs, Editor; Christine Emeran, Editor; Mark Letcher, Editor – National Council of Teachers of English, 2025
While censorship has long been a reality for English teachers, the current censorship crisis represents a material change. This censorship is driven by politics, specifically Christian nationalism and related right-wing ideologies, and often is supported and upheld by local policies and statewide legislation. It is focused on large-scale book…
Descriptors: Censorship, Academic Freedom, Intellectual Freedom, English Instruction
Peer reviewedMcGregor, Debra, Ed.; Anderson, Dayle, Ed. – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2023
This book presents a wide range of international perspectives that explore the different ways the diverse forms of drama supports learning in science. It illustrates how learning science by adopting and adapting theatrical techniques can offer more inclusive ways for students to relate to scientific ideas and concepts. The theatrical processes by…
Descriptors: Science Education, Drama, Theater Arts, Teaching Methods
Brianne Kramer, Editor – Myers Education Press, 2024
In recent years, the field of education has been fraught with a variety of different challenges. A multi-year pandemic, book banning, and legislative efforts seeking to ban Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ positive curriculum have had negative effects on K-12 education, leaving many educators feeling the progress made in several states and…
Descriptors: Activism, Advocacy, Teacher Morale, Democratic Values
Journell, Wayne, Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2021
COVID-19 offers a unique opportunity to transform the K-12 social studies curriculum, but history suggests that changes to the formal curriculum will not come easily or automatically. This book was conceived in the space between the dismantling of our old way of life and the anticipation of what comes next. The authors in this volume--leading…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies
Gunel, Elvan, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2018
"Controversial Issues in Social Studies Education in Turkey: The Contemporary Debates" consists of different research. Each chapter analyzes a controversial topic that is significant to understand the social and political dynamics of Turkish society and culture. One of the purposes of this volume is to analyze and discuss how various…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Social Studies, Gender Issues
Download full textBoldt, Gail, Ed. – Bank Street College of Education, 2020
For this edition of the "Bank Street Occasional Paper Series," educators were invited to share stories from their practice: times when they utilized children's literature and conversations to address real life; the difficult topics that children experience through the mirror of their own experiences or the windows of their peers,…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Controversial Issues (Course Content), Childrens Literature, Teaching Methods
Levinson, Meira, Ed.; Fay, Jacob, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2019
Teaching in a democracy is challenging and filled with dilemmas that have no easy answers. For example, how do educators meet their responsibilities of teaching civic norms and dispositions while remaining nonpartisan? "Democratic Discord in Schools" features eight normative cases of complex dilemmas drawn from real events designed to…
Descriptors: Democracy, Citizenship Education, Problem Solving, Cooperation
