| The Moral Dimensions of Teaching: Language, Power, and Culture in Classroom Interaction Contributor(s): Buzzelli, Cary (Author), Johnston, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815339275 ISBN-13: 9780815339274 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: Ever since Plato, education has been seen as a process imbued with moral significance. But in a multicultural world full of divergent beliefs and values, morality is never a cut and dry matter of deciding between right and wrong. Many aspects of the educational process, including much of what goes on in the classroom, is characterized by moral ambiguity. This unique book examines the important roles teachers play as the moral agents of the classroom. The authors give a thorough analysis of the moral issues educators face, including discussions on the use of language, power dynamics, and confronting and assimilating the divergent cultural values and beliefs of students with a multitude of ethnic and religious backgrounds. These theoretical examinations are balanced with practical strategies for actual classroom use. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
| Dewey: 371.102 |
| LCCN: 2001051059 |
| Series: Routledgefalmer (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 180 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cary Buzzelli and Bill Johnson reinvigorate the enduring question: What is the place of morality in the classroom? Departing from notions of a morality that can only be abstract and absolute, these authors ground their investigation in analyses of actual teacher-student interactions. This approach illuminates the ways in which language, power and culture impact "the moral" in teaching. Buzzelli and Johnson's study addresses a wide range of moral issues in various classroom contexts. Its practical and diverse examples make it a valuable resource for teachers and teacher development programs. |