The Political Classroom
Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education
By Diana E. Hess, Paula McAvoy | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
WINNER 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Education
Helping students develop their ability to deliberate political questions is an essential component of democratic education, but introducing political issues into the classroom is pedagogically challenging and raises ethical dilemmas for teachers. Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy argue that teachers will make better professional judgments about these issues if they aim toward creating \"political classrooms,\" which engage students in deliberations about questions that ask, \"How should we live together?\"
Based on the findings from a large, mixed-method study about discussions of political issues within high school classrooms, The Political Classroom presents in-depth and engaging cases of teacher practice. Paying particular attention to how political polarization and social inequality affect classroom dynamics, Hess and McAvoy promote a coherent plan for providing students with a nonpartisan political education and for improving the quality of classroom deliberations.
Editions of The Political Classroom
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317575023
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317575030
Read an Excerpt
WINNER 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Education
Helping students develop their ability to deliberate political questions is an essential component of democratic education, but introducing political issues into the classroom is pedagogically challenging and raises ethical dilemmas for teachers. Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy argue that teachers will make better professional judgments about these issues if they aim toward creating \"political classrooms,\" which engage students in deliberations about questions that ask, \"How should we live together?\"
Based on the findings from a large, mixed-method study about discussions of political issues within high school classrooms, The Political Classroom presents in-depth and engaging cases of teacher practice. Paying particular attention to how political polarization and social inequality affect classroom dynamics, Hess and McAvoy promote a coherent plan for providing students with a nonpartisan political education and for improving the quality of classroom deliberations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Political Classroom about?
WINNER 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Education
Helping students develop their ability to deliberate political questions is an essential component of democratic education, but introducing political issues into the classroom is pedagogically challenging and raises ethical dilemmas for teachers. Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy argue that teachers will make better professional judgments about these issues if they aim toward creating \"political classrooms,\" which engage students in deliberations about questions that ask, \"How should we live together?\"
Based on the findings from a large, mixed-method study about discussions of political issues within high school classrooms, The Political Classroom presents in-depth and engaging cases of teacher practice. Paying particular attention to how political polarization and social inequality affect classroom dynamics, Hess and McAvoy promote a coherent plan for providing students with a nonpartisan political education and for improving the quality of classroom deliberations.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Political Classroom?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of a specific subject
Where can I read a sample of The Political Classroom?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317575023
Is The Political Classroom part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Critical Social Thought
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Political Classroom?
Diana E. Hess, Paula McAvoy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Political Classroom is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317575023) and pdf(ISBN 9781317575030)