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Are you seeing your students clearly?
This unique collaboration between a veteran educator and a psychotherapist shows that the educators who are most effective in teaching diverse student populations are the ones who can "see students clearly and respond to their needs without hesitation or bias." Framed around an original, eight-stage model of diversity development, this book provides readers with essential tools for building a sturdy foundation of mutual respect upon which schools without bias can be constructed. Included are specific strategies for creating a school environment that
Gives voice and consideration to all students
Shows interest, empathy, and respect for all staff members
Advocates respect and reverence of individuality
Adapts innovative policies—despite resistance—that best serve the total school community
In addition to vignettes, anecdotes, and case examples, the authors provide worksheets for problem-solving, conflict resolution, clear communication, rules of engagement, reflection, and scenario study. This book will help educators boost student achievement by giving them how-to strategies that work across content areas to create a culturally considerate classroom and school climate that supports student success and reinforces the strength of individual teachers, administrators, and auxiliary personnel.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I. Culturally Considerate Schools
1. Manner & Methods
2. Model of Cultural Consideration and Equity Skill Building
3. Practical Applications of the Model
Part II. Model Phases
4. Self-Examination
5. Reflection
6. Integration
7. Actualization
8. Equity & Social Justice
Part III. Educating Without Bias
9. Portraits of Culturally Considerate Educators
10. Landscape of a Culturally Considerate School
Part IV. Appendices & Tools
Worksheets
Resources
References
Index
