Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information, and Resources (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Pamela L. Tiedt (Author), Iris M. Tiedt (Author)

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Publication Date: October 18, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0205346634 | ISBN-13: 978-0205346639 | Edition: 6

B> A Classic in the field of Multicultural teaching, this new edition provides activities and information designed to enable the teacher to explore the many kinds of diversity in the classroom. This book presents model lesson plans, fully developed thematic units, and a variety of instructional strategies, as well as a wealth of resources that support multicultural teaching. It examines difficult issues and problems within multicultural education to encourage reflections and discussion. It explains the basic content of multicultural education and also describes methods for carrying out the best education for all students. coverage of: language diversity, appropriate terminology, prejudice and stereotyped thinking. The material emphasizes the development of esteem, empathy, and equity in the classroom. The author provides suggestions for professional development as teachers assume an active role in promoting multiculturalism in the school and community. A strong Esteem/Empathy /Equity model provides the framework for building a successful multicultural program at any grade level. This latest edition emphasizes the currency of multicultural education and factors that influence our thinking related to local, national, and world affairs. Educators at any level interested in diversity and multicultural issues in the classroom.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book hits all the areas of diversity that are affecting our society. [It] contains relevant materials with great examples that can be applied within the classroom."

-Lorie Hunn, Chadron State College

 

“[A] down to earth and useful resource for my in-service teachers to effectively connect and teach the diverse populations in their schools.”

- Kathleen L. Kaminski, Wilson College

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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/* 4663L-4, Tiedt, Pamela L., Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information and Resources, 6e*/ A Classic in the field of Multicultural teaching, this new edition provides activities and information designed to enable the teacher to explore the many kinds of diversity in the classroom. This book presents model lesson plans, fully developed thematic units, and a variety of instructional strategies, as well as a wealth of resources that support multicultural teaching. It examines difficult issues and problems within multicultural education to encourage reflections and discussion. It explains the basic content of multicultural education and also describes methods for carrying out the best education for all students. coverage of: language diversity, appropriate terminology, prejudice and stereotyped thinking. The material emphasizes the development of esteem, empathy, and equity in the classroom. The author provides suggestions for professional development as teachers assume an active role in promoting multiculturalism in the school and community. A strong Esteem/Empathy /Equity model provides the framework for building a successful multicultural program at any grade level. This latest edition emphasizes the currency of multicultural education and factors that influence our thinking related to local, national, and world affairs. Educators at any level interested in diversity and multicultural issues in the classroom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 6 edition (October 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205346634
• ISBN-13: 978-0205346639
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,898,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities..., April 10, 2003

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Debra Luna (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information, and Resources (6th Edition) (Paperback)

For those who want to give multicultural education the justice it deserves, which is why the concept is trying to make its way into American "schooling," DO NOT USE THIS TEXT!!! The authors state information that is both hurtful and untruthful for many groups living in the USA, since before the country's name took hold. An excellent example would be on under "Thinking in the Early Years." African Americans are referred to as immigrants! "Then the slave trade began, bringing in the largest block of immigrants ever, albeit the fact that they came involuntarily" (p. 4). I began using this in my course and now the students are analyzing it for the poor job that the authors have done with history and depicting ethnic/cultural groups in the USA. If you'd like to use this book as an exercise to see how Euro-ethnocentrism deals with people of color, then do so. But don't support nor disseminate this information. It's just bad for everyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely bird, December 15, 2004

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Dr. Mohamed Taher (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information, and Resources (6th Edition) (Paperback)

The book has good pooints in the fact that it does what most have not done, i.e., it has highlighted the diversity and chances of accommodation among races, cultures, and textures.
There is a need for more books of this kind.

The contents of the book tell alot.

To the Reader
Pt. I Multicultural Education: A Framework 1
1 How Can We Best Educate Children in Our Multiculture Today? 3
2 How Do We Teach Multiculturally? 39
3 How Can We Individualize Multicultural Instruction? 75
4 How Can We Infuse Multicultural Concepts into the Total Curriculum? 113
Pt. II Multicultural Education: Teaching Activities and Information 153
5 Who Are We? 155
6 Where Do We Belong? 195
7 Why Do We Need Others? 247
8 What Languages Do We Speak? 297
9 How Do We "Celebrate" Multiculturalism? 345
Pt. III Multicultural Education: Personal and Professional Growth 405
10 How Can We Continue to Expand Our Knowledge Base? 407
Index 419

This book has a major orientation towards the American Mosaic. People who look for Canadian content, will have to look elsewhere: Multicultural Information Resources. A Guide to Metropolitan Toronto Heller, Laura. Toronto Cross Cultural Communication Centre c1987

4.0 out of 5 stars valuable information for school teachers, November 26, 2011

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ratherbtraveling - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook of Activities, Information, and Resources (8th Edition) (Paperback)

I ordered this textbook for a graduate class at Mercer University. I found this book both interesting and informative. I took a class for multicultural education with my undergraduate degree several years ago, which I enjoyed, so I was looking forward to this class. This book has plenty of activities and ideas that can be implemented into any classroom at any level of education. Now, I keep it in my classroom and refer to it often. It is always great when you enjoy a textbook! Makes the purchase that much better.