Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness

Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness by Journell, Wayne. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781475821369.

The chapters in this book, many of which are written by leading scholars within the field of social studies education, cover a range of 21st century social issues, including politically volatile issues such as gun control, marriage equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, and immigration. This book offers both a theoretical justification for engaging students with controversial social issues and practical suggestions for how to successfully implement discussions of these types of issues in K-12 classroom settings.