Description
Product ID: | 9780367434151 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Teaching for Social Justice and Sustainable Development Across the Primary Curriculum |
Authors: | Author: Anne Marie Kavanagh, Fionnuala Waldron, Benjamin Mallon |
Page Count: | 240 |
Subjects: | Moral and social purpose of education, Moral & social purpose of education, Primary and middle schools, Teaching skills and techniques, Primary & middle schools, Teaching skills & techniques |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This volume supports educators in integrating meaningful education for social justice and sustainability across a wide range of curricular subjects by drawing on educational theory, innovative pedagogical approaches and creative ideas for teaching and learning. This volume supports educators in integrating meaningful education for social justice and sustainability across a wide range of curricular subjects by drawing on educational theory, innovative pedagogical approaches and creative ideas for teaching and learning. Both practical and theoretical in its approach, it addresses subject areas ranging from mathematics to visual arts to language teaching. Chapters provide subject entry points for teachers seeking to embed social justice and sustainability principles and pedagogies into their work. Transferable across various areas of learning, a range of pedagogical approaches are exemplified, ranging from inquiry approaches to ethical dilemmas to critical relational pedagogies. Ready-to-use teaching exemplars, activities and resources address issues which are of interest and relevance to children’s lives, including gender stereotyping, racism, heterosexism, climate change and species extinction. Practical guidance is provided on how to engage children in dialogue and reflection on these complex issues in a safe and ethical way. This accessible and unique volume is essential reading for student teachers, teachers, educational leaders, teacher educators and anyone interested in inspiring children to work towards creating a more socially just and sustainable world. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2021-03-22 |