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Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education
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In this article, the authors set the stage for Multicultural education within a socopolitical context by developing a conceptual framework for multicultural education and developing a conceptual framework for multicultural education.Abstract:
Introduction Part One - Setting the Stage: Multicultural Education within a Sociopolitical Context 1 Understanding the Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education 2 About Terminology 3 Multicultural Education and School Reform Part Two - Developing a Conceptual Framework for Multicultural Education 4 Racism, Discrimination, and Expectations of Students' Achievement Chapter 4 Case Studies: Linda Howard, Rashaud Kates, Vanessa Mattison 5 Structural and Organizational Issues in Schools Chapter 5 Case Studies: Avi Abramson, Fern Sherman 6 Culture, Identity, and Learning Chapter 6 Case Studies: Yahaira Leon, James Karam, Hoang Vinh, Rebecca Florentina 7 Linguistic Diversity in U.S. Classrooms Chapter 7 Case Studies: Manuel Gomes, Alicia Montejo 8 Toward an Understanding of School Achievement Chapter 8 Case Studies: Paul Chavez, Latrell Elton Part Three - Implications of Diversity for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Society 9 Learning From Students Chapter 9 Case Studies: Nadia Bara, Savoun Nouch, Christina Kamau 10 Adapting the Curriculum for Multicultural Classrooms 11 Affirming Diversity: Implications for Teachers, Schools, and Familiesread more
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