100+ Educational Strategies to Teach Children of Color [Paperback]

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 193415511X | ISBN-13: 978-1934155110 | Publication Date: October 1, 2008

Because the attrition rate for new teachers in high-poverty schools averages between 40% and 50% over the first five years of teaching, this investigation offers practical solutions to more than 100 of the daily challenges they face. With an emphasis on pragmatic approaches that can be accomplished in the classroom, the book argues that many of the skills necessary for teaching in urban schools are not properly taught in university programs and that most white teachers simply have to learn by experience. Written from a black perspective and supported by real-life examples and details rather than theory, this helpful compendium of advice and expertise tackles issues of race and class while outlining the many ways in which the American school system is designed to contribute to a teacher's struggle.

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About the Author

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant and the author of more than 25 books, including Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, A Culture of Respect, Raising Black Boys, and State of Emergency. He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: African American Images (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193415511X
• ISBN-13: 978-1934155110
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kunjunfu does it again!, October 16, 2008

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Kai Ajala Dupe "Kai" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 100+ Educational Strategies to Teach Children of Color (Paperback)

This is a wonderful little book. I really enjoy reading all of Dr. Kunjufu books because he does not try to pack too much material into his books. He does a great job of writing in simple language and making the information easy to read and digest. I have read many of his other books and I have been reading them for many years. I will review some of the older classics later. The favorite part of this offering for me is the first part of the book where he lays the framework. The reason why I say this is the best part of the book because it presents the foundation as to why children of color are struggling in the school system. Children of color are different. Their culture is different. Their learning styles are different. This has to be acknowledged. Once you understand this premise developing strategies for teaching them is easy. Kunjufu does a great job in making this case. He then goes on to give strategies for teaching children of color in the areas of bonding, décor, motivation, history, language arts, math and science, discipline, males hip hop, and pedagogy. Make no mistake there is much valuable information that can and should be utilized by any teacher who is attempting to teach children of color. What is annoying is this has to actually be said. If you set up your curriculum to be effective for children of color and your objective was to educate European-American children would you be surprised if they struggled? This book can serve as an excellent handbook for teaching children of color and I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Amazing, April 22, 2009

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Jatakapoo (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100+ Educational Strategies to Teach Children of Color (Paperback)

I am not an advid reader but when this book came in the mail to our school, I flipped through it and was totally captivated by what Dr. Kunjufu was saying. It is straightforward and very easy reading. A child could understand and implement these simple strategies. While I don't agree 100% with all the strategies in this book, I do believe if educators would consider the important truths written here, light bulbs will begin to go off in their brain and they will see that "problem student" in a different light and be able to effectively reach and teach that student. This book should be in the hands of every educator of ethnic children.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to dealing with students of color and their special needs versus other students, October 7, 2008

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Different upbringing brings different educational needs. "100+ Educational Strategies To Teach Children of Color" is a guide to dealing with students of color and their special needs versus other students. With guides on understanding cultural differences and using it to motivate students as well as countless other tips and advice for teachers on dealing with problems that would arise with students of color that would not typically arise otherwise. "100+ Educational Strategies to Teach Children of Color" is a solid book for any educator.