Overview

Empathic Teaching: Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom is written for those who are committed to employing social justice practices in the classroom. The intent is to educate the next generation to value tolerance and to have respect and empathy for others in society. While this tome will largely focus on understanding the role that equity should play in P-12 education, it will do so with an acute awareness that there are myriad factors that influence student engagement and the motivation to learn. Although some of the subjects under consideration have been written about elsewhere broadly, this tome will offer a unique contribution by examining each from a social equity perspective. As schools move to ensure a more inclusive and well-rounded student body, this book will be a substantial asset to anyone interested in advancing a social justice agenda.

Full Product Details

9781622736157

Table of Contents

Reviews

In a world where social justice has become a buzzword, 'Empathic Teaching: Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom' sets the record straight. With a nod to the past, the book begins by examining the foundations of social justice and then proceeds to look at classroom culture. Issues of socioeconomic status, student leadership, and extracurricular activities are discussed, and strategies and approaches are offered as examples. The book concludes with an examination of educator self-development. The authors use education as a way to counter inequality and racism, while encouraging the reader to be bold and take the next step towards equity in the classroom. Vinnie Regan, MS, MEd, Principal, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA 'Empathic Teaching: Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom' takes social justice concepts and applies them to the classroom to help educators make their way in this not so new world of equity education. The authors discuss social justice curricula at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and examine differentiating instruction to meet all student needs. Equally important are the chapters on religious practices in the classroom and school, as well as social success cycles, both which aim to ensure a respectful environment for students. This book covers the issues that educators, administrators, and parents need to know as social justice moves into main stream education. Judith L. Klimkiewicz, Ed.D. Senior Consultant for K-12 College/Career Education and Workforce Development Commissioner's Office, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Superintendent of Schools, retired, Nashoba Valley Technical School District, MA A gem of a book. The authors have gone to great lengths to ensure that Empathic Teaching: Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom has all the necessary components to enlighten and infuse any educator or parent with hope for the future. Clear and practical, with a research component firmly embedded but not overwhelming, this book will be useful in strengthening existing classroom culture and curriculum based on the tenets of social justice. Regardless of your connection to education, this book will be an asset to your collection. Isabelina Rodriquez, EdD Executive Director, Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Holyoke, MA

Author Information

Dr. Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD, has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a principal, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year; and he completed a distinguished Fulbright program focused on the Japanese educational system through the collegiate level. Dr. Young is the recipient of numerous other honors and recognitions including the General Douglas MacArthur Award for distinguished civilian and military leadership and the Vice Admiral John T. Hayward Award for exemplary scholarship. Dr. Young has written extensively in the fields of education, counseling, and psychology. Dr. Teresa A. Citro, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer, Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc. and the Founder and President of Thread of Hope, Inc., She is a graduate of Tufts New England Medical School and Northeastern University, Boston. Dr. Citro has co-edited several books on a wide range of topics in special education and she co-authored a popular children's series I Am Full of Possibilities. She is the co-editor of two peer review journals including Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal and Insights on Learning Disabilities from Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available