Worldwise Learning: A Teacher's Guide to Shaping a Just, Sustainable Future

Worldwise Learning helps K-8 educators create inclusive, democratic classrooms that prepare knowledgeable, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. It presents a Pedagogy for People, Planet, and Prosperity that supports educators in nurturing Worldwise Learners who deeply understand and purposefully act when learning about global challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

The Nautilus Gold Award Winner (Books for a Better World) in Social Sciences & Education is dedicated to creating inclusive, democratic classrooms that prepare knowledgeable, compassionate, and engaged global citizens. In the face of today's global challenges, such as climate change, food and water insecurity, social and economic inequality, and a global pandemic, educators must equip students with the skills to become compassionate, critical thinkers who can explore alternative futures. The well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet itself depends on their ability to understand and address these complex issues.

Worldwise Learning offers a Pedagogy for People, Planet, and Prosperity to support K-8 educators in nurturing Worldwise Learners. These students possess a deep understanding of global challenges and are empowered to take purposeful action when learning about them. The book combines theory with practice, providing educators with a comprehensive framework for organizing curriculum and interdisciplinary learning around local, global, and intercultural issues. It offers practical classroom strategies, images of student work, vignettes of learning experiences, and stories that showcase Worldwise Learning in action from diverse perspectives.

The book also includes an exemplar unit plan that demonstrates how the planning process aligns with teaching and learning about global challenges. QR codes are provided to access additional lesson and unit plans, educational resources, videos, and other valuable resources. By implementing Worldwise Learning, educators can create classrooms that foster empathy, global awareness, and a sense of responsibility for creating a better world.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 264 x 347 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071835944