"The depth and breadth of coverage is remarkable and the level of research and scholarship impressive." --Educational Leadership This groundbreaking handbook pulls together the leading figures in multicultural education to discuss the history, philosophy, practice, and future of the field. In 47 chapters, they evaluate the debate on multicultural education, examine issues of academic access and achievement, summarize research on the effective education of specific ethnic groups, describe racial and ethnic issues in higher education, and much more. Comprehensive and authoritative, this is a must-read for anyone interested in improving the educational prospects for all children. (view table of contents)

Explores a variety of approaches to multicultural education in America, focusing on historical developments, case studies, and arguments for and against the approaches discussed. (view table of contents)

Product Description: For the last forty years, studies and publications have demonstrated the growing evidence of the effect of racism, classism, sexism, and other oppressions on young childrens learning processes and their development of strong self- and cultural identities...read more

Product Description: In today's global village, the ability to relate to people from other cultures is becoming increasingly important for all those involved in education. Designed for teacher trainers, this book will help in shaping and assessing teacher preparation programmes from a global perspective...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: K-12 and university teachers describe/ tell "multiple intelligence" stories of how people are makers of meaning and builders of cultural forms through a variety of experiential learning experiences and programs: service learning, linking classrooms through telecommunications and cultural artifact exchanges; immersion culture/language villages; interdiusciplinary curriculum projects; an international peace-making club and storytelling in an age of video...read more

Product Description: "The depth and breadth of coverage is remarkable and the level of research and scholarship impressive." --Educational Leadership This groundbreaking handbook pulls together the leading figures in multicultural education to discuss the history, philosophy, practice, and future of the field...read more

Product Description: An exceptional guide to help practicing teachers implement multi-cultural concepts into their classrooms.

Provides examples of how teachers can involve students in projects that promote cultural understanding and includes lesson plans, handouts, self-assessment questionnaires, and an extensive resources list.

Product Description: Developing Intercultural Awareness: A Cross-Cultural Training HanDavies-Blackook is a rich resource for cross-cultural training. Drawn from the authors' experience, this guide contains simulation games, case studies, icebreakers and other training activities for developing cross-cultural awareness in virtually any setting...read more