The Best of Corwin: Equity

Randall B. Lindsey - California State University Los Angeles, USA
The Best of Corwin: Equity
October 2011 | 192 pages | Corwin
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Equity expertise from premier educators

The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include:

  • The tools of cultural proficiency
  • Courageous conversations about race
  • How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities
  • Equity audits
  • Powerful classroom strategies
  • Reflecting on practice

This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Introduction

Introduction

About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Contributors

About the Contributors

Part I. For All Educators

  • 1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency
  • 2. Why Race?
  • 3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data
  • 4. Teacher Quality Equity

Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers

  • 5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction
  • 6. Diversity and Power
  • 7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management
  • 8. Connecting Home and School

Part III. Closing

  • 9. Heuristic Reflection

References

References

Additional materials

Description

Equity expertise from premier educators

The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include:

  • The tools of cultural proficiency
  • Courageous conversations about race
  • How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities
  • Equity audits
  • Powerful classroom strategies
  • Reflecting on practice

This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Introduction

Introduction

About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Contributors

About the Contributors

Part I. For All Educators

  • 1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency
  • 2. Why Race?
  • 3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data
  • 4. Teacher Quality Equity

Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers

  • 5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction
  • 6. Diversity and Power
  • 7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management
  • 8. Connecting Home and School

Part III. Closing

  • 9. Heuristic Reflection

References

References

Additional materials

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The Best of Corwin: Equity


October 2011 | 192 pages | Corwin

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Equity expertise from premier educators

The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include:

  • The tools of cultural proficiency
  • Courageous conversations about race
  • How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities
  • Equity audits
  • Powerful classroom strategies
  • Reflecting on practice

This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • About the Editor
  • About the Contributors
  • Part I. For All Educators
  • 1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency
  • 2. Why Race?
  • 3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data
  • 4. Teacher Quality Equity
  • Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers
  • 5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction
  • 6. Diversity and Power
  • 7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management
  • 8. Connecting Home and School
  • Part III. Closing
  • 9. Heuristic Reflection
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

"This is a valuable read for educators. The authors encourage readers to consider diversity through more perspectives than just race and show the importance for equity development in all classrooms. A welcome addition to any educator's list of books to read."
Julie German, Assistant Principal, Grant Middle School, Marion, OH

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