Bridging Multiple Worlds: Case Studies of Diverse Educational Communities

by Taylor, Lorraine S.; Whittaker, Catharine R.

• ISBN13: 9780321086693
• ISBN10: 0321086694
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Bridging Multiple Worlds connects theory and practice, offering authentic, real world case studies involving teachers and students of diverse backgrounds in a variety of dynamic classroom settings. This case study text uses a Decision Making Scaffold and specific discussion questions for each case to help students reflect on the cases in greater depth and meaning. Unlike most texts that include vignettes or cases, this text provides direction for class discussions. Instructors will find the authentic situations stimulating and engaging. Furthermore, pertinent research and background information precede each case. In addition, the scaffold and discussion questions facilitate planning and implementing each class session. The emphasis on long-term, comprehesive solutions to problems that link the school, home, and community will help students appreciate and understand the complexity of issues involved in the cases.

Author Biography

Catharine Whittaker is Professor of Special Education at SUNY New Paltz, where she teaches courses in curriculum, disability areas, secondary education, and cultural and linguistic diversity.

Table of Contents

I. Diversity in the United States.

1. The Changing Pattern of Immigration.

2. The Current State of Education for Diverse Students in the United States.

3. Building Partnerships with Diverse Family and Communities.

II. A Case for Cases.

4. The Development and Use of Cases in Teacher Education.

5. Putting it All Together: Analyzing and Discussing a Case.

III. Case Studies in Diversity.

6. Race and Ethnicity.

7. Culture and Language.

8. Exceptionality.

9. Poverty and Socioeconomic Status.

10. Gender.

11. Religion.