Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice

<p>What does it mean to teach for social justice? Drawing on his own classroom experiences leading author and educator Kevin K. Kumashiro examines various aspects of anti-oppressive teaching and learning and their implications for six different subject areas and various grade levels. Celebrating 20 years as a go-to resource for K-12 teachers and teacher educators this 4th edition of the bestselling <i>Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice</i> features:</p><ul> <li>An expanded introduction that examines teaching in today’s context of censorship and attacks on diversity democracy and teaching truth</li> <li>New sections on teacher preparation social studies reading and writing and the arts</li> <li>Updated lists of resources in every chapter</li> <li>Graphics teacher responses and discussion questions to enhance comprehension and help translate theory into practice across the disciplines</li> </ul><p>Compelling and accessible the 4th edition of <i>Against Common Sense</i> continues to offer readers the tools they need to begin teaching against their commonsensical assumptions and toward democracy and justice.</p>