Language, Culture, and Teaching: Critical Perspectives

by Nieto; Sonia

• ISBN13: 9780415999748
• ISBN10: 041599974X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Distinguished multiculturalist Sonia Nieto speaks directly to current and future teachers in this selection of her key book chapters and journal articles focused on language, culture, and teaching thoughtfully integrated with creative pedagogical features. The text offers information, insights, and motivation to teach students of diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: Language, Literacy, and Culture: Intersections and Implications

Setting the Groundwork

What is the Purpose of Schools?

Reflecting on Education in an Age of Functionalism

The Limitations of Labels

Understanding Multicultural Education in a Sociopolitical Context

Multicultural Education and School Reform

Public Education in the Twentieth Century and Beyond: High Hopes, Broken Promises, and an Uncertain Future

We Speak in Many Tongues: Language Diversity and Multicultural Education

Identity and Belonging

Culture and Learning

Chapter 5 Lessons from Students on Creating a Chance to Dream

Beyond categories: The complex identities of adolescents

Becoming Critical Teachers

Profoundly Multicultural Questions

Solidarity, Courage, and Heart: Learning from a New Generation of Teachers

Praxis in the Classroom

Affirmation, Solidarity, and Critique: Moving Beyond Tolerance in Multicultural Education

Nice is Not Enough: Defining Caring for Students of Color

What Does it Mean to Affirm Diversity in Our Nation's Schools?

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