Full Description
Classroom Communication and Diversity is an integral resource for teaching awareness of diversity issues and communication in the classroom. Drawing on the research in the communication and education disciplines, authors Robert G. Powell and Dana Caseau provide theoretical models and useful strategies for improving instructional practices. They address the ways in which culture influences communication in the classroom, and assist teachers in developing the skills necessary to meet the needs of the students in their classrooms.New to the second edition is an expanded skills component, additional teaching resources, and an increased focus on the role of diversity in the classroom. Much of the information shared in this text derives from the authors' research and experience in schools and from the experiences of others, including teachers, parents, and children. Their experiences, combined with the cross-disciplinary approach, produce a volume of unique perspectives and considerable insight.
Contents
Unit I1. The Communication Process2. Factors Influencing Instructional OutcomesUnit II: Exploring Diversity and Classroom Communication3. Culture and Classroom Communication4. Gender and Classroom Communication5. Students With Exceptionalities and Classroom CommunicationUnit III: Building and Managing Teacher-Student Relationships6. The Teacher Student Relationship7. Building A Classroom Community8. Behavioral ManagementUnit IV: Best Practices for Communication in Diverse Settings9. Instructional Strategies10. Technology in Diverse Classrooms
