Description
Product ID: | 9781138654150 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Cultural Diversity and Education |
Subtitle: | Foundations, Curriculum, and Teaching |
Authors: | Author: James A. Banks |
Page Count: | 342 |
Subjects: | Philosophy and theory of education, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies and policy, Teacher training, Teaching of a specific subject, Multicultural education, Teacher training, Teaching of a specific subject |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Now available in paperback, the sixth edition of this definitive text provides students a strong background in the conceptual, theoretical and philosophical issues in multicultural education from a leading authority and thought leader in the field---James A. Banks. Now available in paperback, the sixth edition of this definitive text provides students a strong background in the conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical issues in multicultural education from a leading authority and scholarly leader of the field---James A. Banks. In the opening chapter author Banks presents his well-known and widely used concept of Dimensions of Multicultural Education to help build an understanding of how the various components of multicultural education are interrelated. He then provides an overview on preparing students to function as effective citizens in a global world; discusses the dimensions, history, and goals of multicultural education; presents the conceptual, philosophical, and research issues related to education and diversity; examines the issues involved in curriculum and teaching; looks at gender equity, disability, giftedness, and language diversity; and focuses on intergroup relations and principles for teaching and learning.
This new edition incorporates new concepts, theories, research, and developments in the field of multicultural education and features:
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Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2015-12-16 |