Creating Culturally Considerate Schools : Educating Without Bias Paperback / softback
by Kim L. Anderson, Bonnie M. Davis
Paperback / softback
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Are you seeing your students clearly?This unique collaboration between a veteran educator and a psychotherapist shows that the educators who are most effective in teaching diverse student populations are the ones who can "see students clearly and respond to their needs without hesitation or bias." Framed around an original, eight-stage model of diversity development, this book provides readers with essential tools for building a sturdy foundation of mutual respect upon which schools without bias can be constructed.
Included are specific strategies for creating a school environment thatGives voice and consideration to all studentsShows interest, empathy, and respect for all staff membersAdvocates respect and reverence of individualityAdapts innovative policies—despite resistance—that best serve the total school communityIn addition to vignettes, anecdotes, and case examples, the authors provide worksheets for problem-solving, conflict resolution, clear communication, rules of engagement, reflection, and scenario study.
This book will help educators boost student achievement by giving them how-to strategies that work across content areas to create a culturally considerate classroom and school climate that supports student success and reinforces the strength of individual teachers, administrators, and auxiliary personnel.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:05/09/2012
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- ISBN:9781412996242
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:05/09/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9781412996242