The Complicated Pursuit of Democratic Teaching

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  • Author(s): Gibbs, Brian
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Phi Delta Kappan. Dec 2017-Jan 2018 99(4):21-25.
  • Publication Date:
    2018
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      N
    • Source:
      5
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
    • Subject Terms:
      Democracy; Democratic Values; Social Studies; Classroom Techniques; Teaching Methods; Classroom Environment; Gender Issues; Racial Factors; Student Attitudes; History Instruction; High Schools; Secondary School Teachers
    • Subject Terms:
      Wisconsin (Madison)
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/0031721717745551
    • ISSN:
      0031-7217
    • Abstract:
      This article describes one secondary social studies teacher's attempts to build a pedagogically democratic classroom. The teacher designs curriculum around large essential questions, connects content to the present lives of students, and creates space for students to make their own decisions and choices. The teacher is convinced that she has created a strong democratic space. Upon closer inspection, when given a choice, students consistently chose gender and ethnic alike teams. This raised difficult and complicated questions about what a democratic classroom is. The author concludes that issues of gender, race, and student reflection upon their choices about gender and race have to be a strongly and well-embedded part of democratic teaching.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      10
    • Publication Date:
      2017
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1162027