Doing Sociological Research
This multi-segment program focuses on the world of education as it addresses aspects of how to conduct sociological research. After defining what exactly constitutes research, the video defines the concepts of reliability, validity, and representati...
Lessons from the Real World: Social Issues and Student Involvement
A follow-up to Democracy Left Behind: NCLB and Civic Education (item #39484), this program looks at community-based learning in K–12 education. The film explores a wide variety of educational settings in which action-oriented lessons enable studen...
Dr. David E. Kirkland: deconstructing and reconstructing schools and curriculum to affirm multiple individual identities
Dr. David E. Kirkland is a transdisciplinary scholar of English and urban education who explores the intersections among urban youth culture, language and literacy, urban teacher preparation, and digital media. He analyzes culture, language, and tex...