4th Edition

The Intersection of Cultures Multicultural Education in the United States and the Global Economy

By Joel Spring Copyright 2008
336 Pages
by Routledge

336 Pages
by Routledge

The Intersection of Cultures: Multicultural Education in the United States and the Global Economy, Fourth Edition offers a unique, problem-solving approach to the complex issues involved in educating culturally and linguistically diverse students. Perfect for any course devoted wholly or in part to the study of multicultural education, this text addresses a wealth of topics. A particular... Read more
Contents: Preface. Part I: Multiculturalism. Cultural Differences and Schooling. Dominated Cultures. Immigrant Cultures. Part II: Cultural Frames of Reference. Cultural Frames of Reference: Monoculturalism, Biculturalism, and Ethnic Identity. Multicultural Minds. Cultural Frames of Reference: History, Gender, and Social Class. The Intersection of School Culture With Dominated and Immigrant Cultures. Part III: Perspectives on Teaching Multicultural Education. Teaching About Racism. Teaching About Sexism. Teaching to Protect and Preserve Cultures. Conclusion: The Necessity of Global Multicultural Education.

Biography

Joel Spring