The Cultural Proficiency Journey
Moving Beyond Ethical Barriers Toward Profound School Change
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Multicultural Education, Bilingual Education
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781452271187 | |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | January 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Corwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781452271187 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | January 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Corwin |
| Language: | English |
Because equitable education for every child is a moral imperative!
Providing an excellent education to every child is truly a moral imperative, requiring profound change by organizations and individuals. Recognizing that true change begins from within, this compelling book shows how educators can develop a deeper personal understanding of cultural difference and advocate for equitable learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Readers will find:
- An approach to cultural proficiency as a framework for moral action that is grounded in leading thought on ethics and organizational development
- Reflective exercises for individual study, group learning, and collaborative work
- Richly detailed case studies that present challenging dilemmas for critical self-reflection and group discussions
Because equitable education for every child is a moral imperative!
Providing an excellent education to every child is truly a moral imperative, requiring profound change by organizations and individuals. Recognizing that true change begins from within, this compelling book shows how educators can develop a deeper personal understanding of cultural difference and advocate for equitable learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Readers will find:
- An approach to cultural proficiency as a framework for moral action that is grounded in leading thought on ethics and organizational development
- Reflective exercises for individual study, group learning, and collaborative work
- Richly detailed case studies that present challenging dilemmas for critical self-reflection and group discussions
