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The third edition of this cultural proficiency guide for school leaders has been updated with new activities for interactions between students and teachers as well as "expanded vignettes" for addressing diversity in academic environments. Lindsey (education, California State U., Los Angeles), Robins (an independent organizational development consultant) and Terrell (educational leadership, Miami U., Ohio) provide tips for understanding cultural proficiency that emphasize overcoming barriers, the expression of values and the analysis of macro- and micro-aggressions. The final section introduces activities that illustrate personal stereotypes, the dynamics of change and understanding power and privilege. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Embark on a journey toward cultural proficiency that results in professional growth and organizational change!This powerful third edition offers fresh approaches, a revised organization, and new activities that enable leaders to engage in effective interactions with students, educators, and the communities they serve. The authors meticulously provide information gathered from their experiences working with schools, educational agencies, and organizations across the United States and Canada and show how school leaders can: Gain a personal understanding of what cultural proficiency means in practice Use collaborative activities to effect change in a school Lead a learning community toward becoming a culturally proficient organization
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