Immigrant Teachers, American Students [electronic resource] : Cultural Differences, Cultural Disconnections /
Florence, N.author.
Teachers, as often as students, articulate frustrations over each other's choices and expectations. A teacher's demand for respect may appear an imposition and abuse of authority to students accustomed to speaking out against perceived injustices. All teachers experience some tentativeness, especially in an unfamiliar environment. Since classroom decisions tend to be immediate, choices reflect learned attitudes and behaviors as much as logical decision-making procedures. Florence explores the cross-cultural complexities of teacher/student interactions, particularly African immigrant teachers. Despite the emotional aggravations, cultural misunderstandings offer forums for a reassessment of views, acknowledgement of differences, and initiative for positive change.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Endemic Racial Hierarchy; Chapter 2 Comparative Overview of African and U.S. Society; Chapter 3 Academic Excellence; Chapter 4 Respect; Chapter 5 Resources and Relationships; Chapter 6 A Window of Time; Epilogue; Notes; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Teachers, as often as students, articulate frustrations over each other's choices and expectations. A teacher's demand for respect may appear an imposition and abuse of authority to students accustomed to speaking out against perceived injustices. All teachers experience some tentativeness, especially in an unfamiliar environment. Since classroom decisions tend to be immediate, choices reflect learned attitudes and behaviors as much as logical decision-making procedures. Florence explores the cross-cultural complexities of teacher/student interactions, particularly African immigrant teachers. Despite the emotional aggravations, cultural misunderstandings offer forums for a reassessment of views, acknowledgement of differences, and initiative for positive change.
Teaching.
Educational sociology.
International education .
Comparative education.
Philosophy and social sciences.
Educational policy.
Education and state.
Teaching and Teacher Education.
Sociology of Education.
International and Comparative Education.
Philosophy of Education.
Educational Policy and Politics.