Addressing Social Issues in the Classroom and Beyond: The Pedagogical Efforts of Pioneers in the Field is comprised of essays that delineate the genesis and evolution of the thought and work of pioneers in the field of social issues and education. The authors (many of whom, themselves, are noted professors of education and who have done…

This research-based set of hands-on activities can be used alone or alongside another text in any Diversity or Multicultural Education course (the activities are referenced in "Human Diversity in Education," Fifth Edition, by Cushner/McClelland/Safford, for which this workbook is an ideal companion). Instead of just telling, this workbook allows…

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of curriculum and its application in Hong Kong. The components of the school curriculum and concepts used to analyze curriculum are explored in the publication's 12 chapters. Chapter 1 looks at the scope of curriculum studies and various questions and perspectives in studying curriculum.…

The fundamental theses of this book are: (1) major improvements are needed in preservice teacher education programs; (2) increased use of case-based, discussion-oriented methodology as a primary, but not exclusive, pedagogical approach offers promise for substantial improvement over current efforts; (3) using case studies, students learn to apply…

Numerous criticisms of college social studies methods courses have generated various reform efforts. Three of these reforms are examined, including competency-based teacher education, the value analysis approach to teacher education, and the human relations approach to teacher education. Competency-based courses develop among future teachers…