Teaching the Eighteenth Century Now: Pedagogy as Ethical Engagement

This collection of essays by teacher-scholars examines the meaning of teaching in the long eighteenth century, a time of attacks on education, a global contagion, and a reckoning with centuries of trauma experienced by Black, Indigenous, and immigrant peoples. The essays highlight the intellectual labor of the classroom and offer practical models for teaching through editing, sensory experience, dialogue, or collaborative projects. They also reframe familiar texts and topics through contemporary approaches such as the health humanities, disability studies, and decolonial teaching.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Bucknell University Press,U.S.

In this thought-provoking collection, esteemed teacher-scholars from the field of "the long eighteenth century," a Eurocentric era spanning approximately from 1680 to 1832, delve into the profound significance of teaching in this historical context. This era witnessed not only attacks on education but also a global contagion and a collective reckoning with the centuries-long trauma inflicted upon Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Embracing this challenge, the essays showcased herein highlight the intellectual rigor and creativity involved in classroom teaching, seamlessly bridging textual and cultural materials that captivate researchers with pedagogical approaches that resonate with contemporary students. Some essays provide practical frameworks for teaching through editing, sensory experiences, dialogue, and collaborative projects, while others reimagine familiar texts and topics through contemporary lenses, such as the health humanities, disability studies, and decolonial teaching. Throughout, the authors contemplate the essence of teaching, exploring how pedagogies can be enhanced, impactful, and more relevant in today's world.
Published by Bucknell University Press, this collection is widely distributed by Rutgers University Press, ensuring its accessibility to a global audience.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684485031