Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness: The Challenges of Discussing

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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, an...

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Teaching controversial social issues can be a daunting, and oftentimes terrifying, prospect for social studies teachers. In many ways, this fear is warranted given the politically polarized nature of American society in the 21st century. However, effective social studies instruction requires that students begin to grapple with difficult issues in tolerant ways. 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.

Author Biography

Wayne Journell is an associate professor of secondary social studies education and secondary teacher education program coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research interests include the teaching of politics and political processes in secondary education.

Table of Contents

ForewordCinthia SalinasIntroduction: Teaching Social Issues in the Social Studies ClassroomWayne JournellChapter 1: Every Issue is a Social Studies Issue: Strategies for Rich Discussion in the UpperElementary ClassroomAndrea S. Libresco and Jeannette BalanticChapter 2: Preparing Young Adults for Polarized AmericaPaula McAvoyChapter 3: Teaching Immigration as a Social Issue in 21st Century Social Studies ClassroomsJeremy Hilburn and Ashley Taylor JaffeeChapter 4: (Mis)perceptions of Arabs and Arab Americans: How Can Social Studies TeachersDisrupt the Stereotypes?Paul J. Yoder, Aaron P. Johnson, and Fares J. KaramChapter 5: The Imperative to Teach Marriage Equality in the Social Studies Classroom: AHistory, Rationale, and Classroom Practice for a More Inclusive DemocracyJ.B. Mayo, Jr.Chapter 6: #Black Lives Matter as Critical PatriotismLaGarrett J. King, Chezare A. Warren, Mariah Bender, and Shakealia Y. FinleyChapter 7: Teaching the Gun Control Debate in an Era of Mass ShootingsBonnie L. Bittman and William B. Russell IIIChapter 8: Big Data, Surveillance, and the Unprecedented Conditions of CitizenshipH. James GarrettChapter 9: Digital Citizenship: Social Media Discourses within Social StudiesEric D. Moffa, Carolyn J. Brejwo, and Robert A. WatersonChapter 10: Financial Literacy in the Wake of the Great RecessionThomas A. Lucey, Mary Frances Agnello, and James D. LaneyAbout the Contributors

Review

Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness offers readers insightful and compelling perspectives of why social issues are essential knowledge for engaging in democratic discourse and developing justice-oriented citizens. This book will inspire and empower educators to tackle critical and contemporary issues that form the foundations of citizenship based on equality and shared sense of belonging. Drawing on a wealth of academic debate and well-crafted, issue-based cases, 21st Century Social Issues grapples with conflicting views of unresolved social issues and diverse experiences moderated by identity, politics, nationality and equity.  It will transform social studies teaching and learning. -- Tina Heafner, professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; chair, College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social StudiesIn an era of extreme political partisanship and gridlock, it is imperative that young people develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliberate, collaborate, and make reasoned decisions about important issues. Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness is an excellent resource for social studies educators who are looking to help young people develop these skills by engaging in discussion about important and often controversial public issues. It is a must read for any educator who is interested in the future of our democracy. -- Brooke Blevins, assistant professor, Baylor UniversityIn an era where the discussion of social issues are stymied by standardization and high-stakes testing, Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness provides teachers and teacher educators with a powerful primer that challenges status quo education. Each chapter in this book features both critical knowledge of social issues that demand discussion in today's social studies classrooms and keen insights into various ways to engage youth in the deliberation and dialogue required of citizenship in an interdependent society. Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness is an indispensable text for anyone interested in enacting the democratic promise of social studies education. -- Alexander Cuenca, assistant professor, St. Louis UniversityIf only we could predict the exact social issues that each generation of students will face! While Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness is not a crystal ball, it does provide a unique foundation for meeting the ever evolving political needs of students. In-depth case studies on controversial topics including racial and ethnic relations; marriage equality; digital literacy and financial literacy offer practical examples for embracing principles of inclusivity, tolerance and democratic deliberation. It's an invaluable handbook for any social studies educator brave enough to 'go there' and celebrate critical, informed civic practice in their classroom. -- Ashley Woodson, assistant professor, University of Pittsburgh

Long Description

Teaching controversial social issues can be a daunting, and oftentimes terrifying, prospect for social studies teachers. In many ways, this fear is warranted given the politically polarized nature of American society in the 21st century. However, effective social studies instruction requires that students begin to grapple with difficult issues in tolerant ways. 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.

Review Quote

Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness offers readers insightful and compelling perspectives of why social issues are essential knowledge for engaging in democratic discourse and developing justice-oriented citizens. This book will inspire and empower educators to tackle critical and contemporary issues that form the foundations of citizenship based on equality and shared sense of belonging. Drawing on a wealth of academic debate and well-crafted, issue-based cases, 21st Century Social Issues grapples with conflicting views of unresolved social issues and diverse experiences moderated by identity, politics, nationality and equity. It will transform social studies teaching and learning.

Details ISBN1475821352 Author Wayne Journell Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2016 ISBN-10 1475821352 ISBN-13 9781475821352 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Challenges of Discussing Social Issues in a Non-Partisan Way Country of Publication United States DEWEY 300.71 Short Title TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN AN Language English Media Book Pages 194 Publication Date 2016-09-14 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD UK Release Date 2016-09-14 AU Release Date 2016-09-14 NZ Release Date 2016-09-14 US Release Date 2016-09-14 Illustrations Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Tables Alternative 9781475821369 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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