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This book, the first comprehensive, critical examination of the
theory and pedagogy of the field of social foundations of education
and its relevance and role within teacher education:
*Articulates central questions in the field--such as "What is
social foundations?"; "Is there a social foundations canon?"; "Is
it possible to teach for social justice?"; "What is student
resistance?";
*Explores the limits and possibilities of teaching social
foundations of education;
*Provides strong arguments for the continued relevance of the
discipline for teacher education;
*Features a variety of clearly presented, theoretically grounded
models for teaching social foundations within teacher education
programs--including aesthetic education, critical theory, and
eco-justice perspectives, the use of community-based oral
histories, and experiential learning activities;
*Provides concrete examples, actual syllabi, and a host of
additional resources to help faculty teach, publish, and do
research; and
*Proposes new directions for research and dialogue within the
field.
This volume is an ideal entrance into the field for graduate
students, junior faculty, and professors from other areas of
education who are teaching in the social foundations field for the
first time.
'With each turn of the page I found myself nodding 'exactly!'
Whether as a class text assigned by faculty or as a self-study
resource used by students, this book will resonate with readers' -
Doug Leigh, Associate Professor of Education Pepperdine University
Writing a dissertation requires focus and commitment. The Education
Dissertation provides a step-by-step process for developing and
completing an academically rigorous dissertation in a
time-efficient manner. Written for doctoral students in education
who are also currently working in the field, this book provides
specific and accessible guidance for the entire process, from
finding a topic to conducting the literature review to writing and
defending the dissertation. Grounded in adult learning theory, this
volume: - Offers a clear, easy-to-follow approach that highlights
key milestones with concrete goals and workable methods at each
step - Discusses how practitioner scholars can apply their work
experience to the dissertation - Includes organizational templates
complete with detailed charts, checklists, a timeline, student
examples, and rubrics - Provides tips throughout to help students
think through situations - Covers both quantitative and qualitative
research Perfect for practicing educators at any stage of the
dissertation process, this resource provides the "big picture"
framework as well as the nitty-gritty details.
"This unique contribution is both a wonderful source of teaching
ideas and a reminder that authentic learning involves engaging
experiences that encourage inquiry." -Dan Thompson, Assistant
Professor of Education Penn State University "Educators are always
looking for interesting activities that challenge students to think
beyond the ordinary. The authors have done a great job of compiling
a variety of activities for different subject areas." -India
Meissel, Social Studies and English Teacher Lakeland High School,
Suffolk, VA Encourage critical thinking while teaching meaning
through learning experiences! Learning in secondary school
classrooms involves much more than students reciting the "right"
answers on high-stakes tests. This activity-packed book encourages
educators to move beyond traditional models of teaching and
learning and provides them with the tools for getting started. 100
Experiential Learning Activities for Social Studies, Literature,
and the Arts, Grades 5-12 focuses on using active learning to
engage students in critical thinking and reflection about complex
content knowledge in the humanities and the arts. Through
easy-to-use matrices, the authors link lessons investigating
history, economics, literature, music, and visual arts to McREL,
NCTE, and NCSS standards. The 100 activities address significant
social issues, including social justice, culture, language, and
diversity. Teachers can emphasize comprehension, encourage creative
thinking, and promote transfer across disciplines to help students:
Explore primary sources to uncover practical and relevant
information Construct careful arguments to integrate new learning
with prior knowledge Question deeply held assumptions to arrive at
authentic understandings Approach new ideas with confidence Take
your students through meaningful learning experiences and make
knowledge come alive!
"This unique contribution is both a wonderful source of teaching
ideas and a reminder that authentic learning involves engaging
experiences that encourage inquiry." -Dan Thompson, Assistant
Professor of Education Penn State University "Educators are always
looking for interesting activities that challenge students to think
beyond the ordinary. The authors have done a great job of compiling
a variety of activities for different subject areas." -India
Meissel, Social Studies and English Teacher Lakeland High School,
Suffolk, VA Encourage critical thinking while teaching meaning
through learning experiences! Learning in secondary school
classrooms involves much more than students reciting the "right"
answers on high-stakes tests. This activity-packed book encourages
educators to move beyond traditional models of teaching and
learning and provides them with the tools for getting started. 100
Experiential Learning Activities for Social Studies, Literature,
and the Arts, Grades 5-12 focuses on using active learning to
engage students in critical thinking and reflection about complex
content knowledge in the humanities and the arts. Through
easy-to-use matrices, the authors link lessons investigating
history, economics, literature, music, and visual arts to McREL,
NCTE, and NCSS standards. The 100 activities address significant
social issues, including social justice, culture, language, and
diversity. Teachers can emphasize comprehension, encourage creative
thinking, and promote transfer across disciplines to help students:
Explore primary sources to uncover practical and relevant
information Construct careful arguments to integrate new learning
with prior knowledge Question deeply held assumptions to arrive at
authentic understandings Approach new ideas with confidence Take
your students through meaningful learning experiences and make
knowledge come alive!
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