ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|17 pages
Teaching for social justice and sustainable development across the primary curriculum
part I|65 pages
Critical enquiry: A pedagogy for social justice and sustainability
part II|53 pages
Creative and relational approaches to social justice and sustainability education
chapter 8|14 pages
Drama, social justice education and education for sustainable development
part III|74 pages
Challenging dominant frameworks through critical discourse
chapter 12|13 pages
Meaningful mathematics
part IV|23 pages
Social justice education in real contexts