Carolyn Weber – författare

When Carolyn Weber set out to study Romantic literature at Oxford University, she didn't give much thought to God or spiritual matters—but over the course of her studies she encountered the Jesus of the Bible and her world turned upside down. Surprised by Oxford chronicles her conversion experience with wit, humor, and insight into how becoming a Christian changed her.Carolyn Weber arrives at Oxford a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of truth, love, and a life that matters.From issues of fatherhood, feminism, doubt, doctrine, and love, Weber explores the intricacies of coming to faith with an aching honesty and insight echoing that of the poets and writers she studied. Surprised by Oxford is:The witty memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in GodRich with illustration and literary referencesGritty, humorous, and spiritually perceptiveAn inside look at Oxford UniversityWeber eloquently describes a journey many of us have embarked upon, grappling with tough questions and doubts about the meaning of faith—and ultimately finding it in the most unlikely of places.

This practical guide shows how and why in-service and pre-service teachers should use inquiry in their social studies lessons to develop students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. Supported by literature and research, it provides a concrete framework for integrating inquiry in the classroom, which outlines the pedagogical practice of inquiry and provides evidence for its benefits for teaching and learning.Filled with practical advice and lesson plans for classroom use, chapters explore topics such as the following:Defining inquiry and highlighting its importance in the classroomAn overview of the inquiry framework and the role of pedagogical content knowledgeThe literature and research about inquiry, including alternate framework structures and the different types of inquiry andPlanning and scaffolding inquiry-based learningThe volume also explores perennial and emerging uses for inquiry in social studies, including technology, integrating literature, utilizing civic agency, using primary sources, evaluating sources, and focusing on global issues.This is an essential read for any pre-service or in-service teacher who wants to support their students in developing inquiry skills.

This practical guide shows how and why in-service and pre-service teachers should use inquiry in their social studies lessons to develop students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. Supported by literature and research, it provides a concrete framework for integrating inquiry in the classroom, which outlines the pedagogical practice of inquiry and provides evidence for its benefits for teaching and learning.Filled with practical advice and lesson plans for classroom use, chapters explore topics such as the following:Defining inquiry and highlighting its importance in the classroomAn overview of the inquiry framework and the role of pedagogical content knowledgeThe literature and research about inquiry, including alternate framework structures and the different types of inquiry andPlanning and scaffolding inquiry-based learningThe volume also explores perennial and emerging uses for inquiry in social studies, including technology, integrating literature, utilizing civic agency, using primary sources, evaluating sources, and focusing on global issues.This is an essential read for any pre-service or in-service teacher who wants to support their students in developing inquiry skills.