Developing Multicultural Educators - Softcover

Jana Noel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577665414 ISBN 13: 9781577665410

Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated, Noel's concise, practical text offers essential information on identity development as it applies to multicultural education. Discussions are not heavily laden with theory, but when that coverage is warranted, Noel uses clear, jargon-free language and examples of how theory can be applied in the real world. The concepts of identity and culture are introduced through the author's own identity story--an apt way to set the stage for self-exploration, learning new insights, and discovering how teachers can make a positive difference in school and community settings. A section on community "funds of knowledge" explores the theory and practice of connecting with a school's neighborhood community. Other distinctive features include: an extended section on tracking and an entirely new section and reflective writing on the concept of "subtractive schooling," current statistics and identity issues related to refugee and immigrant status, a discussion of Gardner's eighth intelligence (the naturalist intelligence), and new identity stories illustrating the various stages of ethnic identity. The book's advantageous pedagogical tools--group and individual activities, guided discussion questions throughout the chapters, end-of-the-chapter reflective writings, and case studies--help readers to gain a clear vision of how to be an effective teacher in today's diverse communities.

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From the Publisher

Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Chance, The Teacher's Craft: The 10 Essential Skills of Effective Teaching (ISBN 9781577665595).

From the Inside Flap

"[Jana Noel’s] style is an inviting ‘come take a look.’ The interesting stories captivate the reader and the author’s testimony helps the students of the dominant culture identify with the writer." —Janet S. Arndt, Gordon College "I very much enjoy the pedagogical approach taken in this text as it guides the student through an active process of not only learning about the complex web of culture and society, but also reflecting on the assumptions that helped form one’s own identity." —Jo Gibson, Cleveland State University "[Noel] effectively models her own self-reflective skills and asks good questions for students to consider in their own development. In this way, she differs from other writers by using her own developed, authentic voice and experiences as a framework for readers to better understand her perspective." —Jaime J. Romo, National University

Edition details

• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577665414
• ISBN 13: 9781577665410
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224