Shira Eve Epstein

Teaching Civic Literacy Projects: Student Engagement with Social Problems, Grades 4-12

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ISBN 13:
9780807755754
author:
Shira Eve Epstein
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Teachers College Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
Genre:
Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, Lesson planning
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£29.69

Description

Teaching Civic Literacy Projects: A Practical Guide for Teachers. This book provides teachers with practical tools and examples to enact robust forms of civic education in today's schools. It offers a structured approach to addressing genuine civic problems, such as racial discrimination, environmental damage, and community health, through three key phases: problem identification, exploration, and action. The author shares concrete examples from upper-elementary, middle, and high school classrooms to illustrate how these phases can unfold. The book includes practical tools and resources, such as a sample unit timeline, an assessment chart, and student worksheets, to support teachers in designing coherent and meaningful civic literacy projects. By using this resource, teachers can provide opportunities for youth to participate in civic life while developing essential literacy skills associated with reading, writing, and speaking. With its focus on curriculum design and implementation, this book is a valuable resource for educators looking to integrate civic education into their teaching practice.

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