Supporting Civics Education with Student Activism: Citizens for a Democratic Society

This book empowers teachers to support student activists by examining arguments for promoting activism, exploring curriculum standards, suggesting projects, and highlighting examples of student activism. It demonstrates how activism can bolster democracy and be a component of rich, experiential learning, and includes interviews with student and teacher activists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for teachers who want to support student activists in their classrooms. The authors delve into compelling arguments for promoting student activism, examine state and national curriculum standards, offer innovative activist projects, and provide inspiring examples of individual and group activism. By providing practical strategies for integrating activism into the K-12 curriculum and showcasing the stories of student activists who have gone on to become lifelong advocates, the book demonstrates the transformative power of activism in bolstering democracy and enhancing experiential learning.

Interviews with student and teacher activists further highlight critical issues such as racial and immigrant justice, anti-gun violence, and climate change. This comprehensive volume equips teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to empower students to become active change agents and contribute to a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367481698