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Teaching to Change the World is an uptothemoment, engaging, social justiceoriented introduction to education and teaching, and the challenges and opportunities they present. Both foundational and practical, the chapters are organized around conventional topics but in a way that consistently integrates a coherent story that explains why schools are as they are. Taking the position that a hopeful, democratic future depends on ensuring that all students learn, the text pays particular attention to inequalities associated with race, social class, language, gender, and other social categories and explores teachers? role in addressing them.This thoroughly revised fifth edition remains a vital introduction to the profession for a new generation of teachers who seek to become purposeful, knowledgeable practitioners in our everchanging educational landscapefor those teachers who see the potential for education to change the world.Features and Updates of the New Edition:? Fully updated Chapter 1, 'The U.S. Schooling Dilemma,' reflects our current state of education after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.? Firstperson observations from teachers, including firstyear teachers, continue to offer vivid, authentic pictures of what teaching to change the world means and involves.? Additional coverage of the ongoing effects of Common Core highlights the heated public discourse around teaching and teachers, and charter schools.? Attention to diversity and inclusion is treated as integral to all chapters, woven throughout rather than tacked on as separate units.? 'Digging Deeper' resources on the new companion website include concrete resources that current and future teachers can use in their classrooms.? 'Tools for Critique' provides instructors and students questions, prompts, and activities aimed at encouraging classroom discussion and particularly engaging those students least familiar with the central tenets of social justice education.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Teaching to Change the World'? A: 'Teaching to Change the World' focuses on providing a social justice-oriented introduction to education and teaching, addressing the challenges and opportunities within the educational landscape.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Teaching to Change the World' is Jeannie Oakes.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the fifth edition, published on February 12, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Teaching to Change the World' contains 532 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new teachers? A: Yes, the book is designed as a vital introduction for new teachers who aim to become purposeful and knowledgeable practitioners.
- Q: What updates are included in the new edition? A: The new edition includes updates such as a revised Chapter 1 reflecting the current state of education, first-person observations from teachers, and additional coverage of Common Core effects.
- Q: Does this book address issues of diversity and inclusion? A: Yes, diversity and inclusion are integral themes woven throughout all chapters, rather than being treated as separate units.
- Q: Are there additional resources available for teachers? A: Yes, the book offers 'Digging Deeper' resources on a companion website, providing concrete tools for current and future teachers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Teaching to Change the World' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding social justice education? A: The book explores inequalities associated with race, social class, language, gender, and other social categories, emphasizing the teacher's role in addressing these issues.