Culturally Responsive Conversations

Marina Minhwa Lee , Seth Leighton 지음

Jossey-Bass 2023년 03월 08일 출간

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A strategic handbook for educators and administrators serving increasingly multicultural classrooms In Culturally Responsive Conversations, longtime cultural inclusion educators Marina Lee and Seth Leighton deliver an eye-opening discussion of how to develop better relationships and improve learning outcomes in a student body that’s growing increasingly culturally diverse. In the book, readers will explore practical strategies to improve the K-12 educational experience for everyone, including cultural groups who have historically been overlooked or marginalized. This book provides a usable toolkit for educators to have more effective conversations with families from multicultural backgrounds and give all students the educational experience that they deserve. The authors tackle historical models for educating immigrants in the United States while identifying the many stakeholders in the education system and how familial involvement shapes and impacts student achievement. Readers will also find: Interactive self-practice exercises, along with extensive references for additional study Expansive treatments of effective cultural communication and the barriers that prevent teachers and students from achieving it Explanations of how teacher-parent communication can be impacted by cross-cultural talkAn unmatched resource for educators, administrators, and K-12 school leaders, Culturally Responsive Conversations also belongs on the bookshelves of parents, families, and community members hoping to advance the cause of diverse, equitable, and inclusive schools for all.

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Acknowledgments About the Authors Personal Notes from the Authors Introduction Part I: Setting the Stage Chapter 1: Immigration and Education in the USA Chapter 2: It Takes More Than a Village Chapter 3: The Interplay Between Language and Culture Chapter 4: Staying Mindful of Nuances Chapter 5: Effective Cross-Cultural Communications in School Contexts Part II: The Family and the Classroom Chapter 6: Perspectives on the Educator’s Role Chapter 7: Cultural Values and Diversity Chapter 8: Working with Multicultural Families Part III: Remembering the Individual Chapter 9: Making Space for Individual Self-Actualization Chapter 10: Addressing Neurodiversity with Cross-Cultural Families Part IV: Supporting Students with Higher Education Plans Chapter 11: Introduction to Supporting Students with Higher Education Plans Chapter 12: Navigating High Pressure Constructs Chapter 13: Cultural Perspectives on Testing and Creating a Comprehensive Best-Fit College List Conclusion Appendix 1: Learning Through Extracurricular Activities Appendix 2: Common Greetings Resources Consulted Index

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저자(글) Marina Minhwa Lee

저자(글) Seth Leighton