Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook Of Activities, Information, And Resources

by Tiedt, Pamela L.; Tiedt, Iris M.

• ISBN13: 9780205451173
• ISBN10: 0205451179
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

What is multicultural education? Why is it important in education today? The authors of Multicultural Teaching define multicultural education broadly to include all types of diversity as they generate an inclusive curriculum that meets the individual needs of each student. Bringing theory and practice together in a student-centered curriculum, they encourage reflection and discussion through working with Reflective Teaching Portfolios and Cooperative Learning Groups at the end of each chapter. The text is based on a strong model focusing on Esteem, Empathy, and Equity. Future teachers are guided to consider the implications of such topics as language diversity, the academic achievement gap, and racism as they plan lessons designed to develop a community of learners in their classroom.

Table of Contents

To the Reader	xvii
Part I A FRAMEWORK FOR MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION	1	(88)
Educating Children in Our Unique Multiculture	3	(28)
Diversity in the United States	4	(4)
The United States Has Always Been Diverse	4	(1)
The American Multiculture	5	(1)
Who Is an American?	6	(1)
``Positionality'' and Power	7	(1)
A History of Multicultural Thinking	8	(5)
The Myth of the Melting Pot	8	(2)
New Voices, New Perspectives	10	(1)
The United States in the Twenty-First Century	11	(2)
The Bumpy Road to Human Rights	13	(8)
African Americans Enslaved	13	(1)
Education: The Key	14	(1)
A Landmark in Civil Rights	14	(1)
Immigrants Contributing to Building the Country	14	(1)
Women's Suffrage	15	(1)
Bilingualism in the Schools	15	(1)
The Full Range of Human Rights	15	(6)
The Best Education for All	21	(6)
Creating an Inclusive Classroom Culture	21	(1)
Definitions and Appropriate Terminology	21	(3)
Comparing Models of Multicultural Education	24	(3)
Our Assumptions	27	(1)
Connections	27	(1)
Follow-Through	28	(1)
Creating Your Reflective Teaching Portfolio (RTP)	28	(1)
Beginning to Work with a Cooperative Learning Group (CLG)	28	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	29	(1)
Endnotes	29	(2)
Organizing for Learning in Multicultural Education	31	(30)
Defining a Multicultural Curriculum	31	(8)
Presenting the Model: Esteem/Empathy/Equity (EEE)	32	(1)
Expected Outcomes	32	(4)
Multicultural Objectives	36	(1)
Teaching about Prejudice and Racism	36	(1)
The ``Hidden Curriculum''	37	(2)
Thematic Approaches across the Curriculum	39	(4)
Planning for Thematic Study	39	(2)
Selection of an Appropriate Theme	41	(1)
Introduction of the Theme	41	(2)
Working Together	43	(1)
Learning about Latinos: Thematic Study I	43	(9)
Setting up a Spanish Language Center	44	(2)
Spanish Is All around Us	46	(2)
Celebrating Latino Culture and Heritage	48	(4)
A Nation of Immigrants: Thematic Study II	52	(2)
Introduction	52	(1)
Planning an Integrated Study	53	(1)
Locating Resources to Share	53	(1)
Connecting across the Curriculum	54	(1)
Assessing Student Progress	54	(3)
Connections	57	(1)
Follow-Through	57	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	57	(1)
Working with Your CLG	58	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	58	(1)
Endnotes	59	(2)
Individualizing Instruction for Multicultural Education	61	(28)
Effective Multicultural Teaching	61	(8)
Improving the Quality of Teachers	62	(2)
A Student-Centered Approach	64	(2)
Self-Confidence Is Contagious	66	(1)
Plan Multicultural Evaluation Strategies	66	(1)
The Important Early Years	67	(2)
Developing Multicultural Lesson Plans	69	(9)
Developing Multicultural Learning Centers	72	(1)
Using the Learning Center	73	(1)
Making Task Cards	74	(2)
Sample Learning Center	76	(2)
Multicultural Teaching Strategies	78	(5)
Picture Books as Launching Pads	78	(1)
Learning through Listening	79	(1)
Working with Cooperative Learning Groups	80	(1)
Literature-Based Instruction	80	(1)
Writing ``Thinking''	81	(1)
Other Supportive Strategies	81	(2)
Engage Students with Computer-Based Learning	83	(3)
Word Processing	83	(1)
CD-ROM Programs	83	(1)
Tips for Using Computers Effectively	84	(1)
Using the Internet	84	(2)
Connections	86	(1)
Follow-Through	86	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	86	(1)
Working with Your CLG	86	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	87	(1)
Endnotes	88	(1)
Part II MULTICULTURAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM	89	(218)
Teaching Language Arts and Reading Multiculturally	91	(34)
Focusing on Language Arts and Reading Instruction Directly	91	(9)
Effective Language Arts and Reading Instructional Strategies	92	(3)
Sample Multicultural Language Arts and Reading Lesson Plans	95	(5)
Infusing Multicultural Language Arts and Reading Instruction across the Curriculum	100	(22)
Engaging Students in All Language Processes across the Curriculum	100	(1)
Developing Extensive Multicultural Thematic Studies	100	(22)
Connections	122	(1)
Follow-Through	122	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	122	(1)
Working with Your CLG	122	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	123	(1)
Endnotes	123	(2)
Teaching Social Studies Multiculturally	125	(40)
Focusing on Social Studies Instruction Directly	125	(7)
Effective Social Studies Instructional Strategies	126	(6)
Infusing Multicultural Social Studies Instruction across the Curriculum	132	(30)
Engaging Students	132	(4)
Developing Extensive Multicultural Thematic Studies	136	(26)
Connections	162	(1)
Follow-Through	162	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	162	(1)
Working with Your CLG	163	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	163	(2)
Teaching Science and Mathematics Multiculturally	165	(28)
Teaching Science Multiculturally	165	(5)
Science in the News	165	(1)
Science and ESL Students	166	(1)
Women and Science	166	(1)
A Virtual Fieldtrip	166	(1)
Categories	166	(1)
Reading about Real Scientists	167	(1)
Nonfiction about Science	167	(1)
Science Themes in Fiction	168	(1)
A Multicultural Science Lesson Plan	168	(2)
Infusing Multicultural Science Instruction across the Curriculum	170	(6)
A Thematic Study: Nutrition	170	(6)
Teaching Mathematics Multiculturally	176	(5)
Strategies for Teaching Mathematics Multiculturally	176	(5)
Infusing Mathematics Multiculturally across the Curriculum	181	(9)
A Global Village	181	(9)
Connections	190	(1)
Follow-Through	190	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	190	(1)
Working with Your CLG	190	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	191	(1)
Endnotes	191	(2)
Teaching the Performing Arts Multiculturally	193	(54)
Focusing on Teaching Art Multiculturally	193	(15)
Effective Multicultural Art Strategies	193	(8)
Infusing Multicultural Art Instruction across the Curriculum	201	(7)
Focusing on Teaching Music Multiculturally	208	(23)
Effective Multicultural Music Strategies	208	(5)
Infusing Multicultural Music Instruction across the Curriculum	213	(18)
Focusing on Movement and Drama Multiculturally	231	(12)
Effective Multicultural Instructional Strategies	231	(3)
Infusing Multicultural Drama and Movement across the Curriculum	234	(9)
Connections	243	(1)
Follow-Through	243	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	243	(1)
Working with Your CLG	243	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	244	(1)
Endnote	244	(3)
Teaching Multiculturally around the Year	247	(60)
Using the Calendar	248	(2)
Displaying the Calendar	248	(1)
Developing the Calendar	248	(1)
Strategies for Using the Calendar	249	(1)
Letters	249	(1)
Great Interviews	249	(1)
Multimedia Presentation	250	(1)
The Time Machine	250	(1)
The Months of the Year	250	(40)
September Activities	251	(3)
October Activities	254	(3)
November Activities	257	(3)
December Activities	260	(4)
January Activities	264	(3)
February Activities	267	(5)
March Activities	272	(3)
April Activities	275	(4)
May Activities	279	(3)
June Activities	282	(2)
July Activities	284	(3)
August Activities	287	(3)
Movable Holidays	290	(1)
U.S. Holidays or Special Days	290	(1)
Jewish Feasts and Festivals	290	(1)
Islamic Holidays	290	(1)
Variable Holidays and Activities	291	(2)
Divali	291	(1)
Asian New Year	292	(1)
Ramadan	292	(1)
Hanukkah---The Festival of Lights	293	(1)
Teaching Multiculturally around a Theme: Time	293	(4)
Marking Time	293	(1)
How Calendars Developed	294	(1)
The Christian Church Calendar	294	(1)
The Hebrew Calendar	295	(1)
The Islamic Calendar	295	(1)
The Chinese Calendar	296	(1)
The Aztec Calendar	296	(1)
Sources for Further Study	296	(1)
Multicultural Focus on a Group---Jewish Americans: Living in a ``Christian'' Country	297	(7)
The Jewish Immigration to the United States	298	(1)
Jewish Life and Customs	298	(1)
Invisible to History	299	(1)
The Holocaust	299	(1)
The Life and Diary of Anne Frank	300	(1)
Never Forget	301	(1)
What Would You Do?	301	(1)
The ``Problem'' of Christmas	302	(1)
Jewish Folklore	303	(1)
Stories within Stories	303	(1)
Sources of Information for Teaching about Jewish Americans Living in a ``Christian'' Country	304	(1)
Connections	304	(1)
Follow-Through	305	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	305	(1)
Working with Your CLG	305	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	305	(2)
Part III REFLECTING ON ADDITIONAL MULTICULTURAL TOPICS AND ISSUES	307	(82)
Examining the Achievement Gap: Definition, Causes, and Cures	309	(20)
Defining the Achievement Gap	309	(2)
Comparing the Achievement of White Students and Students of Color	310	(1)
Identifying Causes of the Achievement Gap	311	(4)
Family Influences and Involvement	312	(1)
Cultural Differences	313	(1)
Expectations	314	(1)
Grouping Arrangements	314	(1)
English Language Acquisition	314	(1)
Narrowing/Closing the Achievement Gap	315	(3)
Evaluating Assessment Methods in Education	315	(2)
Headstart Legislation and Funding	317	(1)
No Child Left Behind Legislation	318	(7)
Communities and Schools Working Together	321	(4)
Connections	325	(1)
Follow-Through	325	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	325	(1)
Working with Your CLG	326	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	326	(1)
Endnotes	326	(3)
Language: A Key Component of Multicultural Education	329	(24)
Students and Language	329	(4)
Students' Right to Their Own Language	330	(1)
Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Children	330	(2)
Bilingual Books	332	(1)
Dialects and Languages	333	(3)
Standard English	333	(1)
The Language in the Dictionary	333	(1)
Black English Vernacular (BEV)	334	(2)
The Story of English	336	(6)
The Indo-European Language Tree	336	(2)
Other Language Families	338	(1)
Linguistic Diversity in the United States	338	(3)
English in the World	341	(1)
Influences from Other Languages	341	(1)
Learning English as an Additional Language	342	(7)
Oral Practice	343	(1)
Developing Fluency	344	(2)
Developing a Literacy Base	346	(1)
Recording Class Activities	347	(1)
Vocabulary Development	348	(1)
Welcoming Limited-English-Speaking Students	348	(1)
Connections	349	(1)
Follow-Through	349	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	349	(1)
Working with Your CLG	350	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	350	(1)
Endnotes	350	(3)
Investigating Additional Issues and Concerns Related to Multicultural Education	353	(20)
Think Globally, Act Locally	353	(1)
When Crimes Become Hate Crimes	354	(1)
Gay Marriage: The Pros and Cons	355	(1)
The Digital Divide	356	(1)
Enfranchisement for All	357	(1)
Resistance to Multicultural Education	357	(1)
Poverty and the Working Poor	358	(1)
Slavery in the Twenty-First Century	359	(1)
Still a Question of Access for People with Disabilities	360	(2)
When Books Are Banned	362	(1)
Gender-Fair Education	363	(1)
English as the Official Language of the United States	364	(1)
Students at Risk	365	(3)
Bullying and Harassment	368	(1)
Affirming Multiracial Identity	369	(1)
Follow-Through	369	(1)
Expanding Your RTP	369	(1)
Working with Your CLG	370	(1)
Endnotes	370	(3)
Continued Professional Growth	373	(16)
Reflection: What Have You Learned?	373	(6)
The Roots of Multicultural Education	374	(1)
The Professionalization of Teaching	375	(1)
Schools as Centers of Inquiry	376	(1)
Self-Assessment: How Am I Doing?	377	(2)
How Can We Grow Professionally?	379	(8)
Become a Reader	380	(2)
Read Stories of Real Teachers Working with Diverse Students	382	(4)
Share Reading with Your Students	386	(1)
Connections	387	(1)
Follow-Through	387	(1)
Reviewing Your RTP	387	(1)
Sharing Conclusions in Your CLG	388	(1)
Growing a Professional Library	388	(1)
An Afterword	389	(2)
Index	391