Affirming Diversity : The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education

by Sonia Nieto

• ISBN13: 9780801314209
• ISBN10: 0801314208
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-10-01
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Author Biography

Sonia Nieto is currently Professor of Language, Literacy, and Culture in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Table of Contents

List of Case Studies	xi	(4)
Foreword	xv	(4)
Jim Cummins
Preface	xix	(4)
First Edition Acknowledgments	xxiii
Introduction	1	(8)
What Good Can Multicultural Education Do?	1	(3)
Overview	4	(2)
Some Assumptions	6	(2)
Conclusion	8	(1)
Notes	8	(1)
PART I: SETTING THE STAGE: APPROACHES AND DEFINITIONS	9	(22)
CHAPTER 1: Why the Case Study Approach?	11	(12)
Case Studies: A Mosaic of Students in U.S. Schools	11	(2)
Defining the Case Study Approach	13	(2)
Challenging Stereotypes	15	(1)
Format of the Case Studies	15	(2)
Selection of Students	17	(1)
Academic Success and Failure	17	(3)
Placement of the Case Studies in Chapters	20	(2)
Notes	22	(1)
CHAPTER 2: About Terminology	23	(8)
Making Choices about What Terms to Use	23	(4)
Lumping Groups Together	27	(2)
Conclusion	29	(1)
Notes	29	(2)
PART II: DEVELOPING A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN A SOCIOPOLITICAL CONTEXT	31	(248)
CHAPTER 3: Racism, Discrimination, and Expectations of Students' Achievement	33	(53)
The Persistence of Racism and Discrimination	35	(7)
Definitions of Racism and Discrimination	36	(3)
Manifestations of Racism and Discrimination in Schools	39	(3)
Expectations of Students' Achievement	42	(3)
Summary	45	(1)
To Think About	46	(1)
Notes	46	(5)
CASE STUDIES	51	(35)
Linda Howard
Unless you're mixed, you don't know what it's like to be mixed.	51	(14)
Rich Miller
Self-respect is one gift that you give yourself.	65	(11)
Vanessa Mattison
A good education is like growing, expanding your mind and your views.	76	(10)
CHAPTER 4: Structural Factors in Schools	86	(50)
Tracking	87	(3)
Testing	90	(2)
The Curriculum	92	(5)
Pedagogy	97	(2)
Physical Structure	99	(1)
Disciplinary Policies	100	(1)
Limited Role of Students	101	(2)
Limited Role of Teachers	103	(1)
Limited Parent and Community Involvement	104	(1)
Summary	105	(1)
To Think About	105	(1)
Notes	106	(5)
CASE STUDIES	111	(25)
Avi Abramson
I didn't know what to expect `cause it was such a different curriculum.	111	(13)
Fern Sherman
If there's something in the history book that's wrong, I should tell them that it is wrong.	124	(12)
CHAPTER 5: Cultural Issues and Their Impact on Learning	136	(51)
Learning Style	139	(2)
Communication Style	141	(2)
Cultural Discontinuities and School Achievement	143	(2)
Culture-Specific Educational Accommodations	145	(2)
Summary	147	(2)
To Think About	149	(1)
Notes	149	(4)
CASE STUDIES	153	(34)
Marisol Martinez
I'm proud of myself and my culture, but I think I know what I should know.	153	(10)
James Karam
I'd like to be considered Lebanese.	163	(10)
Hoang Vinh
They just understand some things outside, but they cannot understand something inside our hearts.	173	(14)
CHAPTER 6: Linguistic Diversity in Multicultural Classrooms	187	(42)
Linguistic Diversity and Impact on Learning	188	(1)
Exploring Linguistic Diversity through Bilingual Education	188	(1)
Bilingual Education: The Need Grows	189	(1)
Definitions and Program Models	190	(3)
The History and Politics of Bilingual Education	193	(2)
Results of Bilingual Education: What Works and Why?	195	(2)
Bilingual Education and Equal Educational Opportunity	197	(1)
Problems and Issues	198	(4)
Summary	202	(1)
To Think About	203	(1)
Notes	203	(5)
CASE STUDIES	208	(21)
Manuel Gomes
It's kind of scary at first, especially if you don't know the language.	208	(12)
Yolanda Piedra
Once you get the hang of it, you'll start getting practice with people and teachers, no matter if you talk English or Spanish.	220	(9)
CHAPTER 7: Toward an Understanding of School Achievement	229	(50)
Deficit Theories Revisited	230	(3)
Economic and Social Reproduction Revisited	233	(2)
Cultural Incompatibilities Revisited	235	(1)
The Immigrant Experience versus the "Minority" Experience	236	(4)
Resistance Theory	240	(1)
A More Comprehensive View	241	(4)
Summary	245	(1)
To Think About	246	(1)
Notes	246	(4)
CASE STUDIES	250	(29)
Paul Chavez
I don't want to speak too soon, but I'm pretty much on a good road here.	250	(15)
Ron Morris
I just felt like the realest person on earth.	265	(14)
PART III: IMPLICATIONS OF DIVERSITY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY	279	(110)
CHAPTER 8: Learning from Students	281	(25)
The Meaning of Success	281	(2)
Pride and Conflict in Culture	283	(10)
Conflict and Ambivalence	284	(3)
Self-Identification and Conflict	287	(1)
Creating New Cultures	288	(1)
Choices for Survival and Success	289	(1)
Messages about Language and Culture	290	(3)
Beyond Academics	293	(3)
Keeping on Track	293	(1)
Shields against Peer Pressure	294	(1)
Developing Critical Thinking and Leadership Skills	294	(1)
Belonging	295	(1)
Family, Community, and School Environments for Success	296	(4)
The Crucial Role of Family	296	(3)
Teachers, Schools, and Caring	299	(1)
Summary	300	(2)
To Think About	302	(1)
Notes	303	(3)
CHAPTER 9: Multicultural Education and School Reform	306	(20)
A Definition of Multicultural Education	307	(15)
Multicultural Education Is Antiracist Education	308	(3)
Multicultural Education Is Basic Education	311	(1)
Multicultural Education Is Important for All Students	312	(2)
Multicultural Education Is Pervasive	314	(2)
Multicultural Education Is Education for Social Justice	316	(1)
Multicultural Education Is a Process	317	(1)
Multicultural Education Is Critical Pedagogy	318	(4)
Summary	322	(1)
To Think About	323	(1)
Notes	324	(2)
CHAPTER 10: Developing Environments That Foster High-Quality Education: The Role of Multicultural Education	326	(19)
Lessons from Students: Maintaining and Affirming Pride in Culture	328	(3)
Strengthening Bilingual Programs	328	(1)
Developing Comprehensive Multicultural Programs	329	(2)
Support Beyond Academics	331	(3)
Inclusive and Meaningful Activities	332	(1)
Implications for Families and Communities	333	(1)
Developing Environments for Success	334	(7)
Mutual Accommodation	334	(2)
Communication	336	(2)
Raising Expectations and Standards	338	(1)
Expanding the Meaning of Parental Involvement	339	(2)
Summary	341	(1)
To Think About	342	(1)
Notes	342	(3)
CHAPTER 11: Affirming Diversity: Implications for Schools and Teachers	345	(17)
Expanding Definitions: What It Means to Be American	345	(4)
Levels of Multicultural Education and Support	349	(8)
Starting Out	349	(1)
Afrocentrism and Multicultural Education	350	(2)
Becoming a Multicultural Person	352	(1)
A Model of Multicultural Education	353	(4)
Summary	357	(3)
To Think About	360	(1)
Notes	360	(2)
CHAPTER 12: Multicultural Education in Practice	362	(27)
Problem-Posing: Reconsidering School Policies and Practices in a Multicultural Context	364	(2)
Countering Racism, Discrimination, and Low Expectations	366	(4)
Promoting and Actively Working toward Creating a Diverse Staff	366	(1)
Making Differences and Similarities an Explicit Part of the Curriculum	367	(1)
Making Racism and Discrimination an Explicit Part of the Curriculum	368	(2)
Changing Schools: Restructure and Renewal	370	(9)
Tracking	370	(1)
Testing	371	(1)
The Curriculum	372	(2)
Pedagogy	374	(1)
Physical Structure	374	(1)
Disciplinary Policies	375	(1)
Limited Role of Students	376	(1)
Limited Role of Teachers	377	(1)
Limited Parent and Community Involvement	378	(1)
Respecting and Affirming Cultural Differences	379	(1)
Linguistic Diversity as a Resource	380	(1)
Resources for Collaboration and Educational Transformation	381	(3)
Novels and Other Resources on the Ethnic and Immigrant Experience	384	(2)
Summary	386	(1)
Notes	387	(2)
Glossary	389	(4)
Bibliography	393	(22)
Index	415