Education, Extremism and Terrorism

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Education, Extremism and Terrorism

What Should be Taught in Citizenship Education and Why

Moral and social purpose of education Teaching of a specific subject Educational equipment and technology, computer-aided learning (CAL) Educational: Citizenship and social education

Author: Dianne Gereluk

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Language: English

Published by: Continuum

Published on: 6th December 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 160 pages

ISBN: 9781441127860


The Impact of Terrorism and Media Coverage

The terrorist attacks in the USA and UK on 9/11 and 7/7, and subsequent media coverage, have resulted in a heightened awareness of extremists and terrorists.

Should Educators Address Terrorism and Extremism?

Should educators be exploring terrorism and extremism within their classrooms? If so, what should they be teaching, and how?

Author's Perspective and Practical Suggestions

Dianne Gereluk draws together the diverging opinions surrounding these debates, exploring and critiquing the justifications used for why these issues should be addressed in schools. She goes on to consider the ways in which educators should teach these topics, providing practical suggestions.

Audience and Relevance

Education, Extremism and Terrorism is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate education students looking to engage with the philosophical, sociological and political issues that are central to this debate.

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