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Book SynopsisTheory and Practice of Multicultural Education: A Focus on the K-12 Educational Setting provides an in-depth discussion of the principles and practice of multicultural education in the K-12 classrooms. Building on a theory of multicultural education as a learner-centered pedagogy, the book begins with a discussion of the learner and the educational process, addresses the issues of culture, worldview, and their implications for the educational process. The historical foundations of multicultural education, as well as the practical steps to doing multicultural education in a K-12 classroom were discussed extensively with practical tips for teachers on how to do multicultural education in the K-12 setting.
Trade ReviewThe book, Theory and Practice of Multicultural Education, by Chinaka Samuel DomNwachukwu maintains and enhances its place in the educational literature as an amazingly comprehensive, direct, personal, and inviting discussion of the conditions, challenges, and possibilities for equitable schooling in our nation. The book includes a practical discussion of multicultural education in the context of contemporary standards-based accountability. This is an important book that moves multicultural education theory and practice forward in 21st century American schools. -- Alan H. Jones, PhD, publisher, Caddo Gap Press; editor, Multicultural Education; executive secretary, California Council on Teacher Education
This book encapsulates complex information into an understandable and easy to digest narratives. It captures the true nature of inclusiveness in a diverse range of illustrations. In addition to being a timely instructional resource for students, the book promotes greater understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, and inclusion for educational playmakers, media outlets, international agencies, businesses, educators from all disciplines, and the public at large. -- Sherwood Thompson, PhD, editor, Encyclopedia of Diversity and Social Justice; president, The Association for the Advancement of Educational Research; president, The Association for the Advancement of Educational Research
Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements Chapter 1: The Learner and the Educational Process Chapter 2: Humans as Cultural Beings: Foundations for Multicultural Education Chapter 3: Engaging the American Cultural Mosaic Chapter 4: Engaging the Crises of Cross-Cultural Encounters Chapter 5: Educational Inequalities in the American Schools Chapter 6: Historical Foundations of Multicultural Education in the United States Chapter 7: Standards-based Planning and Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom References Index
