Social Justice Education, Globalization, and Teacher Education

A volume in Teaching and Learning Social StudiesSeries Editor: William B. Russell III, University of Central FloridaThe primary purpose of this book is to serve as a resource in teacher preparation programs. It is also intendedto serve as an instructional resource in P-12 education. The book will be especially useful in methods of teachingand foundational courses both at the elementary and secondary education levels. The book contains pertinentinstructional topics, units and lessons in global education and social justice themes. The secondary purpose of this book is to serve as a resource forgraduate students and researchers whose interest is global and social justice education.This unique book provides for an interdisciplinary approach to teacher education. Additionally, this book is intended to create a deeper senseof relevancy to issues of curriculum in teacher education. Together, global educators and social justice educators can forge pedagogical contentknowledge that bridges the gap between affirming one's own identity and maintaining unity with the whole, thus exemplifying a robust notion ofsocial justice. Consequently, content in this book will help pre-service teachers to gain confidence and deeper knowledge around issues of globalinterest, responsibilities and uncertainties associated with their role as teachers who will teach children within the intersection of local andinternational neighborhoods.