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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:
An 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.
MARINA MINHWA LEE is the Founder and Executive Director of Cogita Education Initiatives, which cultivates the next generation of global leaders to achieve their unique potential as changemakers. She consults regularly with leading schools on international and immigrant student support and global education curriculum.
SETH LEIGHTON is the Head of Education for Envoys, partnering with innovative teachers and schools to create travel and virtual programs that challenge, inspire, and empower students to become better citizens of the world.
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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