Synopses & Reviews
The creative use of vignettes throughout this book provides readers with rich descriptions and real-life situations that bring the cultural proficiency continuum to life. This book is a must read for every instructor in our nation's classrooms and workplaces. Eliseo Davalos, Director of Pupil Services Corona-Norco Unified School District Norco, CA
Culturally Proficient Instruction is an engaging and informative resource for both beginning and experienced teachers grappling with educational issues in this diverse society. It will inspire you to reach and teach all of your students. Brenda Lakin, Professor of Teacher Education California State University Northridge, CA
The interactive format and real-life examples are perfect for training and developing culturally sensitive, effective teachers. This book will have a profound effect on not only the participants but also on those who provide the leadership. Mary H. Lewis, Director Teacher Certification Unit Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
An invitation to reflect and grow for educators of all kinds, from the authors of Cultural Proficiency
Cultural proficiency is the self-awareness to recognize how you-because of your ethnicity, your culture, and your life experiences-may offend others, and yet how you may also offer others something unique and special.
The quartet of authors of Corwin's best-selling book, Cultural Proficiency, now expand on that theme and turn their attention especially to educators at all levels, offering an invitation to teachers to reflect on the practice and craft of instruction. Case studies and guided reflections help readers find the insights they need to begin the processof healing in themselves, their students, their schools, and their communities. Key concepts include: Assessing your culture Overcoming barriers to cultural proficiency Valuing diversity Managing the dynamics of difference Adapting to diversity Institutionalizing cultural knowledge
Incorporating a wide range of examples from a multitude of environments, this book addresses the needs of K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education faculty, adult educators, and trainers in business and healthcare. This book is for everyone who teaches, in every type of setting.
Synopsis
Cultural proficiency is the self-awareness to recognize how you -- because of your ethnicity, your culture, and your life experiences -- may offend others, and yet you may also offer others something unique and special. Incorporating a wide range of examples from a multitude of environments, this is a book for everyone who teaches, in every type of setting.
Synopsis
Incorporating a wide range of examples from a multitude of environments, this is a book for everyone who teaches, in every type of setting.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-232) and index.