{"product_id":"a-curriculum-of-agape-reimagining-love-in-the-classroom-9781636673578","title":"A Curriculum of Agape: Reimagining Love in the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003eagape \u003c\/i\u003ehas become something of a mainstream concept, as it has graced America’s television screens through commercial media. This book investigates agape and presents a timely, novel argument regarding current strains on U.S. education and student learning outcomes. It interrogates the impact of a loveless, meritocratic and exclusively Eurocentric learning environment on student engagement and motivation, reimagining a more effective outcome when unconditional love guides both curriculum and pedagogy. Through an interdisciplinary lens of western and non-western scholarship and storytelling, the author shares her journey along a 30 year practice of a curriculum of agape—a hidden and explicit curriculum of a selfless and radical love, ever pursuant of the unfinished quest for social justice in the learning space. \u003ci\u003eA Curriculum of Agape—Reimagining Love in the Classroom \u003c\/i\u003eis a theoretical and practical guide for prioritizing and actualizing unconditional love in the classroom as a relevant and necessary approach to maximizing student learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Curriculum of Agape \u003c\/i\u003eis a self-help book, love story, and practical guide for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher or for those looking to rekindle their relationship with the profession. Through vulnerability and honesty, Dr. Johnson connects to her reader and shares her experiences as a veteran teacher, examining how attitudes, institutions, and structures have infl uenced the teaching profession. Dr. Johnson reminds us that teaching and learning is an emotional and professional calling, where a curriculum centered on love will help us achieve more equity and belonging in our classrooms and communities.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e—Dr. Breanne Hicks Cultivator for Interdisciplinary Studies and English Teacher, Saint Mary’s Hall, San Antonio, TX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book should be in the hands of every teacher and educational leader in the field. Dr. Johnson layers the complexity of equity, inclusion, and restorative justice practices, with the development of student identity in a way that is accessible to educators.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e—Dr. Paula Johnson Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Judson Independent School District, San Antonio, TX\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Curriculum of Agape\u003c\/i\u003e is a self-help book, love story, and practical guide for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher or for those looking to rekindle their relationship with the profession. Dr. Johnson reminds us that teaching and learning is an emotional and professional calling, where a curriculum centered on love will help us achieve more equity and belonging in our classrooms and communities.”   Dr. Breanne Hicks English Teacher and Cultivator for Interdisciplinary Studies and Saint Mary’s Hall, San Antonio, TX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword – Preface – Acknowledgments – Introduction-How I Arrived at Agape – Agape Love in Theory – Love Is Not Immature – And How Are the Children? – Terms of Endearment – One Knee Doesn’t Bring Up a Child – Understanding Equity – Social and Academic Belonging – Cultural Belonging—\"Sawubona: I See You\" – Interpreting Their Behavior – Love Forgives All – Conclusion – Glossary – References – Notes on Contributors – Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Lang Publishing Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041822507351,"sku":"9781636673578","price":26.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781636673578.jpg?v=1750951824","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-curriculum-of-agape-reimagining-love-in-the-classroom-9781636673578","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}