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Bridging multiple worlds : case studies of diverse educational communities / Lorraine S. Taylor, Catharine R. Whittaker.

By: Taylor, Lorraine S.
Contributor(s): Whittaker, Catharine R.
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2009Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xxvii, 287 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780205582518 (pbk.) :; 0205582516 (pbk.) :.Subject(s): Multicultural education -- United States -- Case studies | Multiculturalism -- United States -- Case studies | Teachers -- Training of -- United States
Contents:
The Meaning of Diversity Author's Statement of Philosophy Use of Terminology Related to Diversity References I. Diversity in the United States 1. The Changing Pattern of Immigration Historical Overview Legislation Assimilation and Acculturation Demographic Changes Demographic Changes in the Schools References 2. The Current State of Education for Diverse Students in the United States The Educational Progress of Diverse Learners Multicultural Education Preparation of Teachers for Diverse Learners References 3. Building Partnerships with Diverse Family and Communities Family Involvement in the Schools Characteristics of Families The Family System Culturally Diverse Families The School-Family-Community Partnership References II. A Case for Cases 4. The Development and Use of Cases in Teacher Education What is a Teaching Case? Why Are Case Discussions Valuable? How Do Participants Analyze a Case? How Do Participants Discuss a Case? References 5. Putting it All Together: Analyzing and Discussing a Case Issues Regarding Migrant Farm Workers and Their Families The Case of Jesus Gonzalez Using the Case Decision-Making Scaffold Follow-Up on Jesus Gonzalez References III. Case Studies in Diversity 6. Race and Ethnicity Currents Concepts of Race Race and Ethnic Identity Racism The Case of Jim Peterson The Case of Lisa Golden References 7. Culture and Language Definition of Culture Definition of Language Cultural and Linguistic Difference Implications for Education Native American Mascots The Case of the Onteora Indian The Case of Fome Qureshi References 8. Poverty and Socioeconomic Status Expectations and Realities Current Facts Impact of Poverty on School-Aged Children State and Federal Provisions What Can Schools Do? The Case of Maria Ramirez The Case of Sue Wilson References 9. Exceptionality Issues of Definition, Identification, and Appropriate Programs The Inclusion Controversy Creating Inclusive Schools for Students with Disabilities Issues in the Education of Students Who Are Gifted and Talented Issues in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The Case of Selina James The Case of Matthew Simpson References 10. Gender Issues in Gender Females and Mathematics African American Females and Mathematics The Case of Cassie Brown The Case of Justin Healy References 11. Sexuality Issues in Sexuality Staff Training The Case of Sam Meyers Resources 12. Religion Religious Diversity in the United States Why Religion is an Issue in Public Schools Current Religious Issues in Public Schools The Case of Higher Ground Academy

The Meaning of Diversity Author's Statement of Philosophy Use of Terminology Related to Diversity References I. Diversity in the United States 1. The Changing Pattern of Immigration Historical Overview Legislation Assimilation and Acculturation Demographic Changes Demographic Changes in the Schools References 2. The Current State of Education for Diverse Students in the United States The Educational Progress of Diverse Learners Multicultural Education Preparation of Teachers for Diverse Learners References 3. Building Partnerships with Diverse Family and Communities Family Involvement in the Schools Characteristics of Families The Family System Culturally Diverse Families The School-Family-Community Partnership References II. A Case for Cases 4. The Development and Use of Cases in Teacher Education What is a Teaching Case? Why Are Case Discussions Valuable? How Do Participants Analyze a Case? How Do Participants Discuss a Case? References 5. Putting it All Together: Analyzing and Discussing a Case Issues Regarding Migrant Farm Workers and Their Families The Case of Jesus Gonzalez Using the Case Decision-Making Scaffold Follow-Up on Jesus Gonzalez References III. Case Studies in Diversity 6. Race and Ethnicity Currents Concepts of Race Race and Ethnic Identity Racism The Case of Jim Peterson The Case of Lisa Golden References 7. Culture and Language Definition of Culture Definition of Language Cultural and Linguistic Difference Implications for Education Native American Mascots The Case of the Onteora Indian The Case of Fome Qureshi References 8. Poverty and Socioeconomic Status Expectations and Realities Current Facts Impact of Poverty on School-Aged Children State and Federal Provisions What Can Schools Do? The Case of Maria Ramirez The Case of Sue Wilson References 9. Exceptionality Issues of Definition, Identification, and Appropriate Programs The Inclusion Controversy Creating Inclusive Schools for Students with Disabilities Issues in the Education of Students Who Are Gifted and Talented Issues in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The Case of Selina James The Case of Matthew Simpson References 10. Gender Issues in Gender Females and Mathematics African American Females and Mathematics The Case of Cassie Brown The Case of Justin Healy References 11. Sexuality Issues in Sexuality Staff Training The Case of Sam Meyers Resources 12. Religion Religious Diversity in the United States Why Religion is an Issue in Public Schools Current Religious Issues in Public Schools The Case of Higher Ground Academy

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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