Cultivating the sociological imagination: fostering inclusive and democratic classrooms
FORUM - ISSN 0963-8253
Volume 66 Number 2 (2024)
Cultivating the sociological imagination: fostering inclusive and democratic classrooms
Andrew B. Jones pages 122-130
DOI: 10.3898/forum.2024.66.2.14
Abstract
This paper advocates for the integration of the ‘sociological imagination’, as proposed by the sociologist C. Wright Mills, into pedagogical practices to foster inclusive and democratic classrooms. Departing from narrow evidence-based approaches, it explores how the sociological imagination connects personal experiences with broader societal structures, enhancing critical thinking and social awareness among students. Practical strategies for implementation across diverse subjects are discussed, emphasising its potential to empower school-age students as agents of social change amidst contemporary challenges.
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Andrew B. Jones (2024) Cultivating the sociological imagination: fostering inclusive and democratic classrooms, FORUM, 66(2), 122-130. https://doi.org/10.3898/forum.2024.66.2.14