Democratic Practice Workbook : Activities for the Field Experience

by Pryor, Caroline R.; Spring, Joel H.; Bitter, Cary G.; Spring, Joel H.; Bitter, Gary G.

• ISBN13: 9780072325683
• ISBN10: 0072325682
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-06
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Democratic Practice Workbook first examines democratic teaching philosophy and then provides concrete, step-by-step techniques for teachers to apply this philosophy to field observations and reflective teaching. No other text uses the philosophy behind democratic practice to inform the field experience. This brief, hands-on field observation/participation guide features specific suggestions for reflection during field observation and uses case studies to further illustrate how democratic principles can be exercised in the classroom. The text is designed with a complete resource set of focused observation forms for the student to use out in the field. It offers a complete guide for students' term projects, multiple formats for classroom discussions, a model for curriculum development in democratic practice, and a beginning set of student written lesson plans.

Table of Contents

PART I

The Role of Schooling and Citizenship in America

What Are Our National Goals?

To the Instructor

PART II: A Guide to Observing and Participating in Schools

Chapter 1: What to Expect at Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Sites

Chapter 2: Observing with a Model for Democratic Discourse

Chapter 3: Types of Classroom Instruction

Chapter 4: Preparing to Participate in Classrooms

PART III: What is Democratic Practice in Schools?

Chapter 1: Making Sense of Democratic Practice

Chapter 2: Building the Future of Democracy

Chapter 3: Applications of the Roots of Democracy

Chapter 4: Writing a Philosophy Statement of Democratic Educational Beliefs

Chapter 5: Summary

Appendix A: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards -- Social Studies-History

Appendix B: Historical Roots and Definitions

Appendix C: Qualitative Tables

Appendix D: Curriculum Models

About the Author

References