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Book SynopsisBecoming a Multicultural Educator, Fourth Edition focuses on the development and application of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies for multicultural education in PK12 classrooms. This practical book prepares readers to teach in culturally responsive ways, develop a critical understanding of culture and its powerful influence on teaching and learning, and feel empowered to confront and address timely issues.
Trade Review"This is the best book I have found that addresses the major areas (history and pedagogy) that includes learning exercises, student resources, and best of all--Instructor resources--such as a test bank, powerpoints, lectures!!"
-- Dr. Yolanda Arauza
"The book gives practical advice, examples, case studies, rubrics, and ideas for implementation in regard to improving multi-cultural education instruction in schools."
-- Jessica Burchett
"The book hits three fundamental functions essential to critical-consciousness course instructors: inform, engage, apply."
-- Benjamin Arnberg
"Relevant and timely"
-- Marilyn Cuch
"The content is thorough" -- Miranda Lin
Table of ContentsSECTION I: Background 1. Multicultural Education: History, Theory, and Evolution 2. Becoming a Multicultural Educator: A Four-Step Model SECTION II: Knowledge 3. Historical Perspectives on a Multicultural America 4. Foundational Knowledge for Culturally Responsive Teaching SECTION III. Awareness 5. Understanding Cultural Identities and Their Influence on Teaching and Learning 6. Learning to Understand and Respect Differences SECTION IV. Skills 7. Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning 8. Instructional Approaches Needed by Multicultural Educators 9. Developing Skills in Teaching Language and Understanding 10. Assessment That Is Culturally Responsive SECTION V: Action 11. Creating the Multicultural Classroom 12. Creating the Multicultural School
