{"product_id":"what-kind-of-citizen-educating-our-children-for-the-common-good-hardback-9780807769737","title":"What Kind of Citizen?; Educating Our Children for the Common Good (Hardback) 9780807769737","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat Kind of Citizen?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEducating Our Children for the Common Good\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoel Westheimer (Author), Gloria Ladson-Billings (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780807769737\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 April 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e160 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 16.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.272 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A timely and important book that will prove valuable to a wide audience…. a valuable addition to teacher education programs that seek to challenge preservice teachers to understand themselves as stewards of democracy and justice.\" - \u003cem\u003eDemocracy \u0026amp; Education\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Highly recommended for anyone interested in 'reconnecting education to democracy'… (Westheimer's) constant connection with everyday experiences makes the reading very pleasurable, and reminds readers of the important place of emotion in education and politics.\" - \u003cem\u003eEducation Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book will have anyone with a vested interest in the future citizens of our world pausing to question the education system as we know it…A good read for teachers in need of some inspiration or for anyone looking for more insight into education in America.\" - \u003cem\u003eGreen Teacher Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Westheimer has written a play for the masses: well written, fast paced and full of easy to follow anecdotes and examples drawn from his long experience as an educator and researcher.\" - \u003cem\u003eCitizenship, Teaching \u0026amp; Learning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The message of this short and accessible book is that it is vital for schools to resist the pressures of standardization and offer educational spaces where young people can learn about what it means to be a citizen in a democratic society.\" - \u003cem\u003ePhilosophical Inquiry in Education\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In this refreshingly accessible book, Westheimer explains the importance of helping students to think critically and question tradition. He issues a welcome invitation to connect our conception of the ideal school to its impact on our broader society.\" - Alfie Kohn, author and lecturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What does it mean to be a democratic citizen? And what kind of education produces one? Westheimer provides an invaluable roadmap for anyone who asks the big questions, no matter what they think of his answers.\" - Jonathan Zimmerman, New York University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This highly readable, persuasive book reminds us that, in our zeal for higher test scores, we seem to have forgotten the highest aim of education--to produce better people, more thoughtful citizens.\" - Nel Noddings, Stanford University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With \u003cem\u003eWhat Kind of Citizen?\u003c\/em\u003e, Westheimer distinguishes himself as a leading thinker and activist in the radical tradition of W.E.B. DuBois, John Dewey, bell hooks, and Fanny Coppin.\" - William Ayers, activist and author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The book is compelling, very accessible, full of inspiring examples, and sometimes even funny. It's a book that every teacher should have.\" - Andy Hargreaves, Boston College\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Joel Westheimer argues persuasively that the current emphasis on standardization in the schools not only diminishes teacher professionalism, but conflicts with citizenship education.\" - Diane Ravitch, New York University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An alternative vision of schooling that speaks directly to today's social and environmental crises--and to young people's hunger for a meaningful life.\" - Bill Bigelow, \u003cem\u003eRethinking Schools\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you are tired of reading books about education reforms that promise quick fixes and improved efficiency in education, this book by Joel Westheimer is for you.\" - Pasi Sahlberg, author and education policy adviser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This necessary and brilliant book reclaims the important goal of defining schools as democratic public spheres, students as engaged citizens, and social responsibility as central to the project of education.\" - Henry Giroux, McMaster University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Provides practicing educators with a goldmine of information and examples that can help them to construct experiences that will prepare thoughtful, active, and engaged citizens.\" - James A. Banks, University of Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This timely and important book refocuses the attention of policymakers on providing students with learning experiences that equip them for engaged citizenship.\" - Dianne Woloschuk, president, Canadian Teachers' Federation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs democracy faces increasing struggles around the globe, there has never been a more important time to talk about civic education and the core democratic purposes of schooling. \u003cem\u003eWhat Kind of Citizen?\u003c\/em\u003e asks readers to imagine the society they would like to live in and then shows how schools can make that vision a reality.  This updated edition responds to the many challenges that have occurred since this book was first published, such as a global pandemic, social justice protests, a rise in autocratic leaders, anti-woke laws, and more. Westheimer brings his now-classic text up to date with groundbreaking analyses of current policies, including those in Florida, Texas, and Arizona; standardized testing; prohibitions on teaching about race and racism; plus a new section on teacher education. There are many ways to teach children and young adults to engage critically with their world, but instead teachers are forced to test-prep for a narrow set of academic subjects. This book shows readers how schools can get back on track by creating more engaging, more democratic learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive look at why schools should be at the forefront of public engagement and how we can make that happen.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eA framework that has been used in 67 countries to help teachers and school reformers structure educational programs that strengthen democratic societies.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eResearch-based guidance for aligning school goals with what parents, children, and teachers actually care about.  \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAccessible and engaging discussions gleaned through consultations with thousands of school teachers and civic leaders.  \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eEmpirical research from one of the most influential frameworks for citizenship and democratic education, \"Three Kinds of Citizens,\" which emerged from a collaboration between the author and Dr. Joseph Kahne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents (Tentative)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGloria Ladson Billings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface to the Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.  Changing the Narrative of School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Script in Place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Archeem Taught Me About Teaching\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.  No Child Left Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teaching Questioning—Essential for Schools in Democratic Societies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Attack on Critical Thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot Just Race, Any Contested Material\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.  No Teacher Left Teaching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Standardization: A Solution in Search of a Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher Education in the Age of Standards and Accountability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-Professionalization and the New Hypocrisy\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.  How Did This Happen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What Gets Tested Gets Taught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Test Scores That Ate Humanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaiming the Profession: Teacher Professionalism and Democratic Thinking\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.  What Kind of Citizen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Three Kinds of Citizens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Interlude for Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Many Faces of \"Good\" Citizenship\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.  Personally Responsible Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why Personal Responsibility Is Not Enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre Evaluations Asking the Wrong Questions?\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.  Participatory and Social Justice–Oriented Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Participatory Citizens: The Madison County Youth Service League\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJustice-Oriented Citizens: Bayside Students for Justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Importance of Recognizing Different Conceptions of Citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Influence of Community Context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePursuing Dual Goals\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.  Thinking, Engaged Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Connecting Learning to Social and Civic Goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaling Up: Regional and National Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaling Down: Thinking About a Thinking Curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging with the Community\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.  Six Myths About Education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Myth 1. National Standards Ensure Quality Education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth 2. Dissent Should Be Medicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth 3. The Only Way to Teach Democratic Thinking Is to Make the Entire School Democratic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth 4. When It Comes to Community-Based Experiences, Knowledge Must Always Precede Action (You Have to Know Stuff Before You Do Stuff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth 5. Teachers Who Care About Whether Students Can Think for Themselves Don't Care About Facts or Basic Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyth 6. Community-Based Experiences Must Be Successful\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.  What Kind of School?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52555604263192,"sku":"9780807769737","price":72.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/what-kind-of-citizen-educating-our-children-for-the-common-good-hardback-9780807769737","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}