Against Common Sense - 3rd Edition by Kevin K Kumashiro (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Celebrating 10 years as a go-to resource for K-12 teachers and teacher educators, this third edition of the bestselling <em>Against Common Sense</em> examines aspects of anti-oppressive teaching and learning in six different subject areas.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The phrase teaching for social justice is often used, but not always explained. What does it look like to teach for social justice? What are the implications for anti-oppressive teaching across different areas of the curriculum? Drawing on his own experiences teaching diverse grades and subjects, leading author and educator Kevin Kumashiro examines various aspects of anti-oppressive teaching and learning in six different subject areas. Celebrating 10 years as a go-to resource for K-12 teachers and teacher educators, this third edition of the bestselling <i>Against Common Sense</i> features: </p><p>- A new introduction that addresses the increased challenges of anti-oppressive teaching in an era of teacher evaluations, standardization and ever-increasing accountability. <br>- End of chapter teacher responses that provide subject-specific examples of what anti-oppressive teaching really looks like in the classroom.<br>- End of chapter questions for reflection that will enhance comprehension and help readers translate abstract ideas into classroom practice. <br>- Additional readings and resources to inspire students to further their social justice education.</p><p>Compelling and accessible, <i>Against Common Sense</i> continues to offer readers the tools they need to begin teaching against their common sense assumptions and toward social justice.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Praise for the New Edition: </p> <p>"I would encourage anyone with an interest in social justice and education to pick up this book, which offers an accessible and thoughtful discussion of existing teacher education and pedagogical practice" - <strong>Lisa Maria Reilly, Pwer and Education Journal</strong></p> <p>Praise for Previous Editions: </p> <p> "Rarely does a book have the ability to capture the wide audience within the field of education; however, teachers, teacher educators, and researchers alike will find <i>Against Common Sense</i> a thoughtful and applicable volume." --<b><i>Harvard Educational Review</p></b></i> <p><br>"This book is an insightful and provocative must-read for all pre-service teachers, teacher educators, in-service teachers, and graduate students implementing teacher education programs. Too bad it wasn't written sooner." --<b><em>Radical Teacher</em></p> <p> </p> <p></b> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Kevin K. Kumashiro</strong> is Dean of the School of Education, University of San Francisco.</p>
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