White teachers, diverse classrooms
Subtitle: a guide to building inclusive schools, promoting high expectations, and eliminating racism
By: edited by Julie Landsman and Chance W. Lewis.
Contributors: Landsman, Julie.; Lewis, Chance W. 1972-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Published by Stylus Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Sterling, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
Subjects: Multicultural education -- United States.; Minorities -- Education -- United States.; Race awareness -- Study and teaching -- United States.; Teachers, White -- United States.; Multiculturalism -- United States.
Description: Encourages reflection and self-examination, calls for understanding of how students can achieve and be expected to perform at their best. It demonstrates what is involved in terms of recognizing often-unconscious biases, confronting institutional racism where it occurs, surmounting stereotyping, adopting culturally relevant teaching, connecting with parents and the community, and integrating diversity in all activities. Gives examples of practice and insights that will engage teachers in practice or in service. From publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.