The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education: Developing Compassion, Underst

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This book combines theory, practice, and purpose. Readers will encounter the work of leading scholars in human rights education to see how HRE is understood, taught, lived, and practiced in the Global North and Global South.

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Human rights education (HRE) is a worldwide movement designed to place human rights at the center of K-university educational theory and practice, providing a critical foundation for global citizenship education, social justice and diversity educationand equity-based schooling reforms. Readers will learn how: (1) HRE content supports core values of U. S. education, including those focused on liberty, justice, and social equality for all educators and students, (2) HRE concepts and illustrative learning strategies support inclusive education and promote peace, tolerance, and cross-cultural understanding, and (3) the theoretical foundations of HRE are compatible with recognized teacher preparation standards and program goals. Pre-service educators seeking teaching licenses and practicing classroom educators desiring to expand their focus into human rights education will find this book very helpful, as will professors teaching methods courses, courses dealing with social justice, multicultural education and diversity in education. The book blends theory and practice to help educators make human rights education a central focus of their daily practice, providing sample HRE units concerning the rights of global migrants, indigenous peoples and LGBT+ communities. Readers can not only apply what they learn, but also become part of a non-partisan movement supporting human rights across the globe.

Author Biography

Dr. Gloria T. Alter was a teacher educator for over 20 years—an Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University (NIU), a Visiting Associate Professor at DePaul University, and an Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University. She received education degrees from Valparaiso University (B.S.), the University of Denver (M.A.), and Northern Illinois University (Ed.D). She also completed an M.Div. in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and was a postdoctoral student and a visiting scholar at Harvard University.Dr. Alter's academic work includes numerous invited and refereed presentations at national and international conferences, and publications in journals such as, Educational Leadership, Multicultural Review,Social Education,Theory and Research in Social Education, and Urban Education. Her most recent publication, co-authored with Bill Fernekes, is "Human Rights Education and Issues-Centered Social Studies," in the Handbook on Teaching Social Issues (2nd ed.) published by Information Age.Dr. Alter's research primarily addresses diversity and social justice issues in social studies curriculum and instruction. She taught a wide variety of courses in elementary and secondary education with an emphasis on social studies and developed courses in citizenship and social justice education.Dr. Alter served as the Editor of Social Studies and the Young Learner, a national, refereed journal of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). And she was the guest editor of the first special issue of Social Education to focus on LGBTQ+ topics. In addition, she was the President of the International Assembly of NCSS and Associate Editor of its Journal of International Social Studies.William R. Fernekes (B. A., M. A., Ed. D., Rutgers University) taught social studies and Spanish from 1974-1987 at Hunterdon Central Regional HS in Flemington NJ, and served as supervisor of social studies at Hunterdon Central from 1987 to his retirement in December 2010. He received his doctorate in social studies education and curriculum in 1985 under the tutelage of Jack L. Nelson, a leading scholar in social studies and issues-centered education. Co-author with Beverly C. Edmonds of Children's Rights: A Reference Handbook (Santa Barbara CA: ABC-CLIO: 1996), he has published widely in the fields of Holocaust and genocide studies, human rights education, and issues-centered social studies education. His 2002 publication for Greenwood Press, The Oryx Holocaust Sourcebook, was recognized as an outstanding reference book by Choice magazine. Most recently he authored two essays dealing with human rights education: "Global Citizenship Education and Human Rights Education: Are They Compatible With U. S. Civic Education?" Journal of International Social Studies, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2016 and "On the Matter or Black Lives: Studying African-American History Using a Human Rights Perspective." Teaching Social Studies, Vol. 17, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2017. With Gloria T. Alter, he has co-authored an essay on "Human Rights Education and Issues-Based Social Issues" for the forthcoming Handbook on Teaching Social Issues, 2nd edition (Charlotte NC: Information Age Publishing, 2021, in press). He is currently completing a biography of US Senator from NJ Clifford P. Case II. He is a founding member of Human Rights Educators USA.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgmentsSeries Editors'' IntroductionNilufer Guler and Mary CurranForeword: Human Rights Education: The Mission of the Movement David ShimanIntroduction Gloria T. Alter and William R. FernekesHuman Rights Education and Action

Review

Access to basic human rights is not a reality for everyone, despite 2023 being the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, celebrated on the 10th December. The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education is not just timely in nature, but is one of those books that provides food for thought in a unique format. This book brings together some of the leading experts in human rights education (HRE) in a collection of chapters to provide a wealth of knowledge alongside suggested resources and materials to support. It is an accessible compendium of CPD and uses current examples to make points and explain positions that give the reader a thorough understanding of not only what human rights are, but examples that could transform both teacher training and the practice of teaching. This book is beneficial for anyone looking to become a more inclusive practitioner and would also be of interest to those outside of teacher education, as it provides examples for applying human rights in a range of contexts, as well as extending previous discourse surrounding human rights issues. Quite simply, this book is professional development without the need to schedule a Teams call or travel any distance!As a long-time professor of human rights education, I am thrilled to see the publication of this invaluable book that fills a critical need. The word 'imperative' in the title is strikingly resonant, since the necessity to bring human rights into teacher training everywhere is nothing less than urgent.As teachers contend with a world marked by continued racialized and gendered violences, the proliferating climate crises, increasing totalitarianism, and stark, deepening wealth disparities, all amid an ongoing global pandemic, this timely volume makes the case for integrating human rights education (HRE) into teacher education. By unpacking the historical trajectories and theoretical orientations of HRE, and providing practical case studies of its application in teacher practice, this volume not only inspires but also provides the critical tools to navigate this complex world with young people across all grade levels. This book is a must-read for scholars and practitioners concerned with dignity, justice, and human rights in schools and beyond.Gloria T. Alter, Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University, and William R. Fernekes, founding member of Human Rights Educators USA, take on the groundbreaking task of making human rights education (HRE) a central focus of global teacher education in their book, The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education: Developing Compassion, Understanding, and Advocacy (2023). The editors bring together prominent scholars in the field of HRE to offer teacher educators, researchers, and students an essential resource to transform teacher education and place human rights at the center of educational settings. This book is an essential contribution to the field of human rights, providing teacher education programs and their students with opportunities to understand the theoretical foundations of HRE and offering resources for practicing teachers who desire to integrate HRE into their daily practice.The important contribution of this book is that it combines the argument for human rights education, the foundation and context of HRE, and curricular materials that can be immediately implemented. The distinct sections of the book provide a thorough grounding in HRE and teacher education in a global context, pedagogical considerations when bringing HRE into the schools, and practical examples of human rights-focused curriculum for different age levels in K-12 schools.The United Nations declares education a human right, but what if human rights were themselves the complex subject matter of serious curricular and pedagogical attention in teacher education? I cannot imagine critical pedagogy for justice and planetary sustainability without such, and this volume is a major contribution to exactly this end. Needed now more than ever!This book offers insightful perspectives as well as a blueprint for further integrating human rights into education in the United States and globally. This book not only informs and inspires, but is also an essential resource for teachers and teacher educators to align their work with the principles of human rights.This edited collection from Alter and Fernekes introduces and expands on the history, theory, and application of human rights education (HRE). Chapters reinforce the basic tenets of teaching about, through, and for human rights and how they are integrated internationally. Frameworks for application are demonstrated in various contexts, while challenges to HRE implementation are also addressed. The contributing authors focus on the development of current human rights educators and strategies for better training teacher candidates globally. Human rights are defined through the overarching conventions, declarations, and guidelines put forth by the UN. The contributors do not ignore problems regarding how to responsively handle these principles in localized environments. Essays also demonstrate how HRE is used to discuss issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, global migration, and Indigenous peoples' rights. Each chapter includes helpful resources for further study, and many also provide additional classroom resources and professional development suggestions. Readers will come away with a deeper knowledge of HRE and how they can incorporate human rights in their educational settings, whether in PreK-12, higher education, or informal spaces. Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals.This indispensable book recognizes human rights education as a component part of the global movement for human rights, describes the historical and political development of that movement, and provides informative general profiles of subgroups often denied basic human rights. Editors Gloria T. Alter and William R. Fernekes have assembled an expert team of contributors comprising leading human rights educators from around the world. The contributors offer constructive suggestions and extensive resources for integrating HRE across the school curriculum, addressing organizational and political realities involved in K-12 school improvement and in teacher education. They also realistically identify obstacles and opportunities for implementing HRE. This comprehensive volume articulates thoughtful, pragmatic recommendations for advocating HRE on the policy, accreditation, pre-service, state, district, school, program, and classrooms levels. Each chapter includes provocative study questions that encourage a participatory, involved approach to exploring ways to actualize HRE. Readers will come away from Alter and Fernekes's compelling volume with a vivid sense that there is continual work to do with HRE, a desire to be part of that work, and a knowledge of practical strategies and resources to get that work done.This pioneering book is a major contribution to the burgeoning field of human rights education around the globe. The editors have assembled a comprehensive and cutting-edge volume on human rights in relation to teacher education, bringing together prominent scholars from an impressively wide range of perspectives. This is an essential resource for teacher educators, teachers, researchers and students committed to the urgent task of human rights education.What a timely book! The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education makes the case for human and children's rights as essential for learning environments. The authors of this edited volume offer insights and resources for teacher educators, teachers, communities, and families so they may respect and reify the rights of young people around the globe. This offering also supports understanding of rights among youth as they learn to make sense of a world where rights are far from universal.

Long Description

Human rights education (HRE) is a worldwide movement designed to place human rights at the center of K-university educational theory and practice, providing a critical foundation for global citizenship education, social justice and diversity education, and equity-based schooling reforms. Readers will learn how: (1) HRE content supports core values of U.S. education, including those focused on liberty, justice, and social equality for all educators and students; (2) HRE concepts and illustrative learning strategies support inclusive education and promote peace, tolerance, and cross-cultural understanding; and (3) the theoretical foundations of HRE are compatible with recognized teacher preparation standards and program goals. Pre-service educators seeking teaching licenses and practicing classroom educators desiring to expand their focus into human rights education will find this book very helpful, as will professors teaching methods courses and courses dealing with social justice, multicultural education, and diversity in education. The book blends theory and practice to help educators make human rights education a central focus of their daily practice, providing sample HRE units concerning the rights of global migrants, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ communities. Readers will not only apply what they learn but also become part of a non-partisan movement supporting human rights across the globe.

Review Quote

What a timely book! The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education makes the case for human and children's rights as essential for learning environments. The authors of this edited volume offer insights and resources for teacher educators, teachers, communities, and families so they may respect and reify the rights of young people around the globe. This offering also supports understanding of rights among youth as they learn to make sense of a world where rights are far from universal.

Feature

--Editors' Introduction describing the structure, conceptual framework and content focus--Section One: Introduction with guiding questions for study of Section chapter contents. 4 Chapters by leaders in human rights education (HRE) and global teacher education (GTE) discussing the development of HRE and its potential to transform GTE in the U. S., Europe and the Global South--Section Two: Introduction with guiding questions for study of Section chapter contents. 4 Chapters by scholar/practitioners in HRE and GTE presenting pathways for integrating HRE into classroom practice and GTE programs in higher education--Section Three: Introduction with guiding questions for study of Section chapter contents. 1 Chapter synthesizing key ideas from chapters 1-8 and framing recommendations for the inclusion of HRE into teacher education programs and a concluding chapter presenting strategies for using the book in professional development at the K-12 and university levels--Appendices: Detailed listings of intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and publications on human rights education

Details ISBN1538161923 Short Title The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education Series Global Teacher Education Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1538161923 ISBN-13 9781538161920 Format Hardcover Subtitle Developing Compassion, Understanding, and Advocacy Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Author William R. Fernekes Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Maps; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; Black & White Illustrations Pages 338 UK Release Date 2022-10-14 AU Release Date 2022-10-14 NZ Release Date 2022-10-14 Edited by William R. Fernekes DEWEY 370.115 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2022-10-15 US Release Date 2022-10-15 We've got this

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