books about: multicultural

books about: multicultural

books:

Next to Normal (Or... Quintet The two piano A New Earth: Awake... Multicultural

Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom, Updated Edition

Lisa Delpit

New Press, 2006

Defined my teaching
Even though the focus of this book is working with African-American children, the underlying theme that I took away from this book is the importance of understanding the culture of the children we work with on a daily basis. At one point I taught in an inner-city ...

The Flat World and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future (Multicultural ...
Linda Darling-Hammond

Teachers College Press, 2010

The Flat World and Education offers an eye-opening wake-up call concerning America's future and vividly illustrates what the United States needs to do to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that ensures every child the right to learn. ''We are so fortunate that Linda Darling-Hammond has provided this road map for ...

The Snowy Day

Ezra Jack Keats

Puffin, 1976

A Classic!
I remember my mom reading this book to me as a child. I still enjoy it just as much as an adult, reading it to my children. Ezra Jack Keats is a favorite author in our house!

Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society (with MyEducationLab) (8th Edition)

Donna M. Gollnick, Phillip C. Chinn

Allyn & Bacon, 2008

Quick and in the right condition.
I received this book within a week of ordering. It looked like new when it came, along with the cd and myeducationlab. Just what I needed for my education class!

"Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?": A Psychologist Explains the Development of ...

Beverly Daniel Tatum

Basic Books, 2003

Personally challenging, but ultimately engaging and eye-opening
I started reading this book with a lot of preconceived notions about what racism is, what it isn't, and how my life and beliefs fit into the overall framework of racism. I was surprised, shocked even, to read that racism is a much broader picture than I imagined, and ...

The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America

Jonathan Kozol

Three Rivers Press, 2006

Interesting read!
I was required to read this book for a graduate class and was actually pleasantly surprised. I'm a teacher and there's a lot of things in this book I never thought about! Great read!

Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education (5th Edition)

Sonia Nieto, Patricia Bode

Allyn & Bacon, 2007

Too much about race and little coverage of cultures
The title of this book is badly mistitled. Although this book is well cited and thoroughly researched, the authors stressed African Americans over all other races. This is a book about multi-cultural education and yet the references were mostly about African ...

Readings for Diversity and Social Justice: An Anthology on Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, Heterosexism, ...

Routledge, 2000

Excellent quality / timely
The book was in excellent condition and arrived in a timely manner ... Along with an excellent price ... I would buy more from this seller!

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Greg Mortenson

Viking Adult, 2009

Greg always delivers...
Greg Mortenson never fails to deliver. In his second book, "Stones into Schools," he delivers a play-by-play account of his school building experiences in Afghanistan and Pakistan just where "Three Cups of Tea" left off. One of the more interesting parts contained in ...

A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America

Ronald Takaki

Back Bay Books, 2008

A must-read history for all Americans
I read this book when it first came out and used it as a required reading for a number of undergraduate and graduate courses that I taught ever since. This is a U.S. history book like no other. Dr. Takaki introduced us to the narratives that have been silenced and ...

We Can't Teach What We Don't Know: White Teachers, Multiracial Schools (Multicultural Education (Paper))

Gary R. Howard

Teachers College Press, 2006

Well Worth the Read
This was assigned as part of an urban ed course requirement for teacher certification. By far one of the best books I've read. Very insightful with real applications to the classroom. Well worth your time to read!

Teaching Students Who Are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom (4th Edition)

Sharon R Vaughn, Candace S. Bos, ...

Allyn & Bacon, 2006

Supportive Text for Teachers
I bought this book for a class in mainstreaming, required for my full credential in California. The book is well organized and easy to read. The information is valuable and I will refer to this book throughout my career as a teacher.

Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics

bell hooks

South End Press, 2000

good book, good shape, timely delivery
I love how basic and excessable this book is! It is a great introduction to feminism but is also good for renewing understanding for those well versed radicals and activists because it returns to roots and clear principles. If only it was taught in every high school in ...

Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society (with ...

Allen E. Ivey, Mary Bradford Ivey, ...

Brooks Cole, 2009

Everyone should know these skills!
This book should be required reading for everyone, regardless of field or relationship status. If you encounter a friend, relative, or stranger with something on their mind, this book shows you the steps you can take to help that person find the solutions to their own ...

Women: Images & Realities, A Multicultural Anthology

Amy Kesselman, Lily D McNair, ...

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2006

Amazing
If you really read this book you'll amazed if how much you'll learn. At least I did. I am glad I had the opportunity to read it because it change my way of thinking and made me growht as a person.