Reimagining American education to serve all our children why should we educate in a democracy? / Deborah Greenblatt, Nicholas M. Michelli ; with Lisa Auslander, Stacey Campo, Sharon Hardy, Tina Jacobowitz, Audra Watson.
| Author/creator | Greenblatt, Deborah |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Michelli, Nicholas M., 1942- |
| Other author/creator | Auslander, Lisa. |
| Other author/creator | Campo, Stacey. |
| Other author/creator | Hardy, Sharon. |
| Other author/creator | Jacobowitz, Tina. |
| Other author/creator | Watson, Audra. |
| Contents | Why should we educate in a democracy? The moral imperative -- What are the different meanings of democracy and social justice? -- What is knowledge and how does it lead to power and success? -- Critical thinking as a lifelong tool -- The role of imagination and confronting life's chances -- Critical democratic education as a way to prepare for civic participation in a social and political democracy -- Working in educational settings -- Accountability and assessment -- Mobilizing for change -- Conclusions and some hopeful signs. |
| Abstract | "Reimagining American Education to Serve All Our Children: Why Should we Educate in a Democracy? examines and re-evaluates the history and purpose of public education in the United States, in order to provide students of current and future generations with a robust and fulfilling learning experience. The authors approach knowledge from a critical perspective, with the intention of broadening the definition of knowledge and critical thinking, positioning education as a gateway to life's endless possibilities and participation in a democratic society. In asking "why should we educate in a democracy rather than why do we educate in a democracy," the authors suggest directions that need to be taken to enhance democracy, social justice, and the positive effects of education for all"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019038820 |
| ISBN | 9781138363298 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781138363304 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |