Talking Diversity with Teachers and Teacher Educators: Exercises and Critical Conversations Across the Curriculum: Talking Diversity with Teachers and Teacher Educators: Exercises and Critical Conversations Across the Curriculum

Bárbara C Cruz, Cheryl R Ellerbrock, Anete Vasquez, Elaine V Howes

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Abstract

<p> Featuring content-specific strategies, assignments, and classroom activities, this book will help pre- and inservice teachers develop the dispositions and knowledge they need to teach all students well. Focusing on the importance of creating a classroom community in which necessarily difficult dialogues are inspired and supported, the authors present content-area chapters on language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, ESOL, foreign language, and teaching exceptional students in the inclusive environment. Each content-area chapter includes a vignette illustrating a difficult conversation dealing with diversity and presents research-based, classroom-ready exercises, effective pedagogic strategies, and action-oriented interventions&horbar;many of which the authors created and used in their own classrooms. The book concludes with an appendix of instructional and curricular resources.</p><p> This practical volume provides teacher educators and professional development personnel with a framework for: <ul> <li> Inspiring challenging and productive discussions about diversity in education. </li> <li> Using content-specific, research-based strategies for discussing diversity issues in deep and complex ways. </li> <li> Understanding how teacher candidates develop as culturally competent educators. </li> <li> Addressing conflicts that might arise when talking about diversity and self-awareness. </li> </ul></p>

Disciplines

  • Education

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