Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness: The Challenges of Discussing Social Issues in a Non-Partisan Way

By Wayne Journell

Book Overview

The chapters in this book, many of which are written by leading scholars within the field of social studies education, cover a range of 21st century social issues, including politically volatile issues such as gun control, marriage equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, and immigration. This book offers both a theoretical justification for engaging students with controversial social issues and practical suggestions for how to successfully implement discussions of these types of issues in K-12 classroom settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1475821360
• ISBN13: 9781475821369
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"