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A Discipline Divided - Sociology in American High Schools (Hardcover)
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A Discipline Divided - Sociology in American High Schools (Hardcover)
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A Discipline Divided brings together the literature on the
sociology of sociology and the research on the teaching of
sociology to examine the ways in which historical, intellectual,
and structural forces shaped the content and objectives of high
school sociology courses between 1911 and 2001. Relying on
questionnaire and interview data, published descriptions of past
high school sociology courses, and current teachers' course
materials, Michael DeCesare documents how teachers and sociologists
have conceptualized the high school sociology course. On one hand,
teachers have consistently taught social problems with an eye
toward developing good citizens. On the other hand, sociologists
have pushed for scientific sociology in the high school classroom,
especially since the 1960s. A Discipline Divided points the way
toward a new approach to the study of teaching-one that leads away
from individualistic explanations for pedagogical decisions and
toward an understanding of contextual and structural influences.
Concluding with recommendations for bridging the historical gap
between sociology teachers and academics, A Discipline Divided is a
comprehensive and detailed study of the first sociology courses
many students encounter, and an essential book for sociologists and
education researchers.
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