The Moral Dimensions of Teaching: Language, Power, and Culture in Classroom Interaction (Source Books on Education (Routledgefalmer (Firm)).)

Cary Buzzelli and Bill Johnson reinvigorate the enduring question: What is the place of morality in the classroom? Departing from notions of a morality that can only be abstract and absolute, these authors ground their investigation in analyses of actual teacher-student interactions. This approach illuminates the ways in which language, power and culture impact ""the moral"" in teaching. Buzzelli and Johnson's study addresses a wide range of moral issues in various classroom contexts. Its practical and diverse examples make it a valuable resource for teachers and teacher development programs This work examines the important roles that teachers play as moral agents of the classroom. Thorough analysis of the moral issues that educators face is given, as are practical strategies for actual classroom use Cary A. Buzzelli, Bill Johnston. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 159-168) And Index. This book is about the moral dimensions of classroom interaction.