Engage and Empower: Expanding the Curriculum for Justice and Activism

This edited book offers curriculum units for teaching English language arts and U.S. history in grades 4-12, promoting social justice and activism while building critical literacies. It centers the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized communities, educating students about issues of injustice and fostering empathy and empowerment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This edited book is a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate English language arts and U.S. history teaching in grades 4-12. Its primary objective is to promote social justice and activism while equipping students with the critical literacies they require for the 21st century. By implementing the curriculum units presented in this book, teachers and students can challenge inequalities and foster activism, ultimately working towards representing and empowering marginalized students.

The traditional curriculum often presents a singular view, story, and people as the norm, marginalizing diverse communities such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and others. This book intentionally centers the experiences and perspectives of these marginalized communities, expanding the curriculum to include all individuals. Furthermore, educating students about issues of injustice in the U.S. empowers them to enact change and contribute to a more equitable society.

In addition to its focus on social justice, this book serves as a tool for educating all students about central issues in past and present society. By creating space for a multicultural perspective, the curriculum can reduce friction and promote understanding and empathy among individuals with different lived experiences and perspectives. Teachers can foster empathy and empower allies by educating students about the privileges they may have not examined before.

Overall, this edited book offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that promotes social justice, activism, and critical literacies while embracing diversity and inclusivity. It provides teachers with the resources they need to create inclusive and equitable learning environments that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Weight: 599g
Dimension: 228 x 161 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475863055