Bridging Multiple Worlds: Case Studies of Diverse Educational Communities [Paperback]

Lorraine S. Taylor (Author), Catharine R. Whittaker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321086694 | ISBN-13: 978-0321086693 | Publication Date: February 1, 2003

Bridging Multiple Worlds connects theory and practice, offering authentic, "real world" case studies involving teachers and students of diverse backgrounds in a variety of dynamic classroom settings. This case study text uses a "Decision Making Scaffold" and specific discussion questions for each case to help students reflect on the cases in greater depth and meaning. Unlike most texts that include vignettes or cases, this text provides direction for class discussions. Instructors will find the authentic situations stimulating and engaging. Furthermore, pertinent research and background information precede each case. In addition, the scaffold and discussion questions facilitate planning and implementing each class session. The emphasis on long-term, comprehesive solutions to problems that link the school, home, and community will help students appreciate and understand the complexity of issues involved in the cases.

Editorial Reviews

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Reviewer Praise:

 

“I spend considerable time with the cases in Bridging Multiple Worlds. I appreciate the time the authors dedicate to explaining the importance of using cases [for education].”  —Michaela Colombo, University of Massachusetts–Lowell

 

“[Taylor and Whittaker] have done a thorough job of addressing all the definitions of multicultural education and the multitude of theories around it.”  —Dr. Joy Wiggins, University of Texas–Arlington

 

Informative and accessible, Bridging Multiple Worlds combines foundational chapters with real-world cases involving staff, students, and families in various school settings to promote thought and discussion about all facets of diversity—race, immigration, class, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, and exceptionality. Employing a decision-making scaffold, Taylor and Whittaker emphasize long-term, comprehensive solutions that promote school, home, and community cooperation and guide future teachers, counselors, service providers, and administrators toward an understanding of the complexity of school and community diversity issues.

 

New to this Edition:

• Up-to-date research is included on immigration, white privilege, bilingual education, and family involvement and achievement.
• A brand new Instructor’s Resource Manual provides background on using the case approach in class and cites supplemental resources.
• A new chapter on sexual orientation includes a fresh case that deals with issues facing gay teachers.
• The revised gender chapter features a brand new case incorporating recent research on boys and education.
• A new case in the religion chapter addresses the extent to which changes in public school policy can or should be made to accommodate religious practice.
• The revised chapter on poverty and socioeconomic class includes a new case about homeless children and families.

 

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321086694
• ISBN-13: 978-0321086693
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,425,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, September 4, 2011

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bridging?, April 30, 2009

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Bridging? The textbook plays devil's advocate so well that bridge should be renamed Toll-booth on a one way road to a dead end. Meets the requisite task of opening the reader's eyes to extreme cases of racialism in our public schools, but does not bridge. I found the text dry, difficult, and rambling. Case Studies of Beginning Teachers by Kowalski would be a better choice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bridging Multiple Worlds, November 17, 2009

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