Thomas Misco
Director of Graduate Studies and Professor
Virginia Todd Memorial Scholar of Democratic Citizenship
McGuffey 301G
513-529-4264
miscotj@MiamiOH.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction, University of Iowa
M.A. - Social Studies Education, University of Iowa
B.A. - History and Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bio:
Dr. Thomas Misco is a Professor of Social Studies Education. Dr. Misco’s research centers upon citizenship education and the discussion of controversial issues in cross-cultural contexts. His books include Cross-cultural case studies of teaching controversial issues (Oisterwijk, The Netherlands: Wolf Publishers) and What you need to know to be an undergraduate in the U.S. 留学美国之路-你的思维比分数重要 (Beijing, China: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press).
In the News
Why Discussing Controversial Issues is Part of Educating Engaged Democratic Citizens
Controversial issues can be difficult to discuss, especially when they concern moral and ethical matters related to race, injustice, and personal freedom. However, Thomas Misco, a Miami University professor of social studies education, argues that teaching about and engaging in such conversations is critical for any democratic society.
Why Discussing Controversial Issues is Part of Educating Engaged Democratic Citizens