Religious and Spiritual Diversity in K-12 Schools : Culturally Responsive Academic, Behavioral, and Social-Emotional Support

著者名：Parker, Janise S.

Oxford University Press（2026/08/05発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780197771143
• eISBN：9780197771167

Description

School personnel across various fields of practice must consider students' cultural backgrounds when providing services, and religion and spirituality reflect critical aspects of human diversity. However, for various reasons, school personnel may hesitate to engage with students' religious and spiritual worldviews. How should K-12 educators respond to issues related to students' religiosity and spirituality, or lack thereof, through their professional practice? How can classroom teachers build upon students' religiosity and spirituality as cultural assets, while also supporting students from minoritized faith backgrounds?Religious and Spiritual Diversity in K-12 Schools is designed to help K-12 teachers, administrators, and related service personnel (e.g., school mental health providers) respond to religious and spiritual diversity in K-12 schools when providing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support for school-aged youth. The core chapters include a review of relevant research and theoretical foundations, case studies, practical recommendations, and critical discussion questions for further reflection. The book delves into the positive effects of religiosity and spirituality in students' lives, as well as potential emotional stress due to experiencing religious/spiritual issues, such as feeling punished by God or trying to reconcile tension between sexual orientation/gender identity and religion. Further, the book includes several features to facilitate learning and skill applications, including "quick reference" guides accompanying applied chapters, case studies, and critical discussion questions that will assist readers in reinforcing and understanding key concepts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The State of Religious and Spiritual Diversity in U.S. K-12 SchoolsJanise S. Parker and J. Renee Wilkins Part I: Foundational ConsiderationsChapter 2: Culturally Responsive Practices to Support Religiously and Spiritually Diverse StudentsNatoya Hill Haskins, Raven Cokley, Alfa Surafel, Natalie Benhke, and Janise S. ParkerChapter 3: Religion, Religiosity, and Religious Identity Among School-Aged YouthJennifer K. Niles, Jesse Fox, Youn Jung Ho, and Patrick R. MullenChapter 4: Youth Spirituality and Diverse Worldviews Anisa N. Goforth, Jaida Lilly, Deborah Ith, and Anna ReszewiczPart II: Schoolwide and Classroom PracticesChapter 5: Assessment Practices in the Context of Religious and Spiritual DiversityGulden Esat and Adam C. GarciaChapter 6: Fostering Religious-Centered School Belonging through an Inclusive School ClimateJanise S. Parker, Stephanie McGuire, and Amy ColleyChapter 7: School Partnerships with Religious and Spiritual CommunitiesTiffany Hornsby, Janise S. Parker, and Dejaune ThompsonChapter 8: Classroom and Instructional Practices to Support Religiously and Spiritually Marginalized StudentsEsther June Kim, Indira Moparthi, and Janise S. ParkerPart III: School Mental Health Service DeliveryChapter 9: Supporting Students' Religious and Spiritual CopingAline Milfort, Janise S. Parker, and Leandra ParrisChapter 10: Supporting Post-Traumatic Growth through Youth Religiosity and SpiritualityLeandra Parris and Janise S. ParkerChapter 11: Religious-Based Identity Struggles and School Mental Health SupportJanise S. Parker, Caleigh Dinonno, Lee Purvis, and Tamika JacksonChapter 12: The Benediction: Empowering K-12 Educators as Advocates for Religious Freedom and Tolerance Janise S. Parker and Charles Barrett