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Teaching for Democracy in an Age of Economic Disparity
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ABSTRACT
Teaching for Democracy in an Age of Economic Disparity addresses the intersections between democratic education and economic inequality in American society. Drawing upon well-established theoretical constructs in the literature on democratic citizenship as well as recent events, this volume outlines the ways in which students can not only be educated about democracy, but become actively engaged in the social issues of their time.
The collection begins with an examination of how the confluence of capitalism and education have problematized the current model of democratic education, before transitioning into discussions of how teachers can confront economic disparity both economically and civically in the classroom. The authors then introduce a variety of ways in which teachers can engage and empower students’ civic action at all grade levels. As a final component, the volume explores new avenues for civic action, including the use of social media for democratic engagement in schools and opportunities for critical reflection and cross-cultural dialogue. This book is a valuable resource for both scholars interested in the research on democratic education and practicing teachers wishing to turn their students into critical, active citizens.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
SECTION I Setting the Context
chapter 2|17 pages
The Economic Citizen: Civic Education and Its Discontents
chapter 3|17 pages
Emancipatory and Pluralist Perspectives on Democracy and Economic Inequality in Social Studies and Citizenship Education
part |2 pages
SECTION II Confronting Economic Disparity
chapter 4|18 pages
Teaching about Economic Inequality: Lessons from California
chapter 5|16 pages
Teaching about Economics and Moneyed Interests in Twenty-First-Century Democracy
chapter 6|16 pages
Helping Students Address the Elephant in Democracy’s Room: An Interactive Approach to Teaching about Campaign Finance
part |2 pages
SECTION III Building Spaces to Nurture Student Action
chapter 7|15 pages
Toward Gender Equity: Imagining New Spaces for Empowerment through Feminist Pedagogy in Democratic Classrooms
chapter 8|18 pages
Literacy Instruction as a Tool for Vibrant Civic Voice
chapter 10|16 pages
Participatory Citizenship: A Commitment to Action Civics
chapter 11|12 pages
Fostering Youth Voice: Philosophy, Strategies, and Outcomes of the Democracy in Action Program
part |2 pages
SECTION IV New Fronts in the Fight for Democracy