Overview

Distinguished multiculturalist Sonia Nieto speaks directly to current and future teachers in this thoughtful integration of a selection of her key writings with creative pedagogical features. Offering information, insights, and motivation to teach students of diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds, this text is intended for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level students and professional development courses. Examples are included throughout to illustrate real-life dilemmas about diversity that teachers face in their own classrooms; ideas about how language, culture, and teaching are linked; and ways to engage with these ideas through reflection and collaborative inquiry. Each chapter includes critical questions; classroom activities; and community activities suggesting projects beyond the classroom context. Over half of the chapters are new to this edition, bringing it up-to-date in terms of recent educational policy issues and demographic changes in our society.

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Author:   Sonia Nieto (University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780415999748

ISBN 10:   041599974
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   06 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction: Language, Literacy, and Culture: Intersections and Implications Part I: Setting the Groundwork Chapter 1: What is the Purpose of Schools? Reflections on Education in an Age of Functionalism Chapter 2: The Limitations of Labels Chapter 3: Understanding Multicultural Education in a Sociopolitical Context (with Patty Bode) Chapter 4: Multicultural Education and School Reform (with Patty Bode) Chapter 5: Public Education in the Twentieth Century and Beyond: High Hopes, Broken Promises, and an Uncertain Future Chapter 6: We Speak in Many Tongues: Language Diversity and Multicultural Education Part II: Identity and Belonging Chapter 7: Culture and Learning Chapter 8: Lessons from Students on Creating a Chance to Dream Chapter 9: Beyond Categories: The Complex Identities of Adolescents (with John Raible) Part III: Becoming Critical Teachers Chapter 10: Profoundly Multicultural Questions Chapter 11: Solidarity, Courage, and Heart: Learning from a New Generation of Teachers Part IV: Praxis in the Classroom Chapter 12: Affirmation, Solidarity, and Critique: Moving Beyond Tolerance in Multicultural Education Chapter 13: Nice is Not Enough: Defining Caring for Students of Color Chapter 14: What Does it Mean to Affirm Diversity in Our Nation's Schools? Index

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This book is noteworthy in that through theory-grounded discussions and a few evidential narratives, it consistently encourages the readers to imagine and create an equitable reality, taking a proactive approach in social betterment instead of letting status quo paralyze us. --Education Review

Author Information

Sonia Nieto is Professor Emerita of Language, Literacy, and Culture, School of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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