An Introduction to Multicultural Education (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 0205341020 / Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, October 2001
Designed with both students and practicing educators in mind, this text introduces the basic concepts, principles, theories, and practices of multicultural education. Banks (education, U. of Washington, Seattle) conveys the material with authority, providing an overview of the changes that have come about, giving synopses of current thinking and providing information on curriculum, school reform, intergroup education, and citizen education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In this succinct, yet comprehensive book, leading authority James A. Banks gives readers a forward-reaching look toward increasing their understanding of what multicultural education means for classroom teaching in contemporary classrooms. Here he explores the concepts, principles, theories, and practices of multicultural education in such key areas as: the goals and misconceptions of multicultural education; citizenship education and diversity in a global age; curriculum transformation; curriculum reform; and, school reform and intergroup education. Included are checklists for evaluating informational materials and evaluating multicultural education.An Introduction to Multicultural Education is ideal for pre-service and practicing educators who require a concrete approach but have little time to devote to the topic.
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