Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice

Kevin K. Kumashiro's 4th edition of "Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice" explores anti-oppressive teaching and learning, offering resources and strategies for K-12 teachers and teacher educators to begin teaching against commonsensical assumptions and toward democracy and justice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Teaching for social justice involves addressing issues of oppression and inequality in the classroom and beyond. It requires educators to challenge their own biases and assumptions and to create learning environments that are inclusive and equitable for all students. Kevin K. Kumashiro's book, "Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice," provides a comprehensive overview of anti-oppressive teaching and learning and its implications for various subject areas and grade levels. In this 4th edition, Kumashiro has expanded the introduction to examine teaching in the context of censorship and attacks on diversity, democracy, and teaching truth. He has also added new sections on teacher preparation, social studies, reading and writing, and the arts. Additionally, he has updated the lists of resources in each chapter and included graphics, teacher responses, and discussion questions to enhance comprehension and help translate theory into practice across the disciplines. The book is compelling and accessible, making it a valuable resource for K-12 teachers and teacher educators. It offers readers the tools they need to begin teaching against their commonsensical assumptions and toward democracy and justice.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032571874
Edition number: 4 ed