Empathic Teaching: Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom

by Nicholas D. Young, Elizabeth Jean, Teresa A. Citro

Empathic Promoting Social Justice in the Contemporary Classroom is written for those who are committed to employing social justice practices in the classroom. The intent is to educate the next generation to value tolerance and to have respect and empathy for others in society. While this tome will largely focus on understanding the role that equity should play in P-12 education, it will do so with an acute awareness that there are myriad factors that influence student engagement and the motivation to learn. Although some of the subjects under consideration have been written about elsewhere broadly, this tome will offer a unique contribution by examining each from a social equity perspective. As schools move to ensure a more inclusive and well-rounded student body, this book will be a substantial asset to anyone interested in advancing a social justice agenda.

148 pages, Hardcover

Published January 28, 2019

Reviews

[M.G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is practical, concise, and well-thought-out. The objectives and goals of each chapter are clearly articulated and realized. This is one of the most obviously well-researched books I have ever read! I learned a lot by reading this; a lot of information is packed into 138 pages. Also, before it was defined in this book, I never fully knew the background or history of "bibliotherapy." Who knew?!