Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information, and Resources (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 0205346634 / Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, October 2001
This textbook offers guidance and advice to K-8 teachers in providing a multicultural education to students in the United States. Chapters look at the reasons for multicultural education; ways to individualize instruction; infusing concepts in the total curriculum; and presents activities that related to individual identity, communities, and cultures. A final chapter looks at resources for continuing professional growth in the area of multiculturalism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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/* 4663L-4, Tiedt, Pamela L., Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information and Resources, 6e*/ A Classic in the field of Multicultural teaching, this new edition provides activities and information designed to enable the teacher to explore the many kinds of diversity in the classroom. This book presents model lesson plans, fully developed thematic units, and a variety of instructional strategies, as well as a wealth of resources that support multicultural teaching. It examines difficult issues and problems within multicultural education to encourage reflections and discussion. It explains the basic content of multicultural education and also describes methods for carrying out the best education for all students. coverage of: language diversity, appropriate terminology, prejudice and stereotyped thinking. The material emphasizes the development of esteem, empathy, and equity in the classroom. The author provides suggestions for professional development as teachers assume an active role in promoting multiculturalism in the school and community. A strong Esteem/Empathy /Equity model provides the framework for building a successful multicultural program at any grade level. This latest edition emphasizes the currency of multicultural education and factors that influence our thinking related to local, national, and world affairs. Educators at any level interested in diversity and multicultural
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